Design of a multisensory probe for measuring carbon cycle processes in aqueous subterranean environments

Ryan J. Daniels, Marisol Acosta, Tim McIntyre, Roger Kisner, Ken Woodworth, Roberto Lenarduzzi, Shane Frank, Tim McKnight, David Fugate

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Abstract

The global carbon cycle describes the exchange of carbon between the atmosphere, terrestrial vegetation, oceans, and soil. Mechanisms involving carbon in sub-terrestrial ecosystems and their impact on climate are not well understood. This lack of understanding limits current climate models and prevents accurate soil-carbon storage predications for future climate conditions. To address the lack of instrumentation for conducting high fidelity measurements of appropriate parameters in the field, a multi-sensory probe using a mix of optical, fiber optic, and electronic technologies to measure CO2, temperature, dissolved oxygen, redox potential, and water level in subsurface environments has been developed. Details of the design, fabrication and laboratory performance verification are presented. Use cases and the anticipated impacts of such measurements on climate models are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIEEE SoutheastCon 2015 - Conference Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
EditionJune
ISBN (Electronic)9781467373005
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 24 2015
EventIEEE SoutheastCon 2015 - Fort Lauderdale, United States
Duration: Apr 9 2015Apr 12 2015

Publication series

NameConference Proceedings - IEEE SOUTHEASTCON
NumberJune
Volume2015-June
ISSN (Print)1091-0050
ISSN (Electronic)1558-058X

Conference

ConferenceIEEE SoutheastCon 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityFort Lauderdale
Period04/9/1504/12/15

Funding

FundersFunder number
U.S. Department of EnergyDE-AC05-00OR22725

    Keywords

    • carbon cycle
    • climate change
    • soil carbon storage

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