Dr. David D. Nelson Profile

Dr. David D. Nelson

Principal Scientist at Aerodyne Research Inc

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Publications (11)

SPIE Journal Paper | 1 November 2010

Application of quantum cascade lasers to high-precision atmospheric trace gas measurements

J. Barry McManus, Mark Zahniser, David Nelson, Joanne Shorter, Scott Herndon, Ezra Wood, Rick Wehr

OE, Vol. 49, Issue 11, 111124, (November 2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.3498782

KEYWORDS: Quantum cascade lasers, Absorption, Sensors, Mirrors, Pulsed laser operation, Gases, Carbon monoxide, Continuous wave operation, Spectroscopy, Atmospheric chemistry

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Proceedings Article | 26 January 2009 Paper

Infrared QC laser applications to field measurements of atmospheric trace gas sources and sinks in environmental research: enhanced capabilities using continuous wave QCLs

Mark Zahniser, David Nelson, J. Barry McManus, Scott Herndon, Ezra Wood, Joanne Shorter, Ben Lee, Gregory Santoni, Rodrigo Jiménez, Bruce Daube, Sunyoung Park, Eric Kort, Steven Wofsy

Proceedings Volume 7222, 72220H (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.815172

KEYWORDS: Quantum cascade lasers, Absorption, Absorbance, NOx, Gases, Phase modulation, Infrared radiation, Sensors, Methane, Continuous wave operation

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Proceedings Article | 1 April 2005 Paper

Atmospheric trace gas measurements using a dual quantum-cascade laser mid-infrared absorption spectrometer

Rodrigo Jimenez, Scott Herndon, Joanne Shorter, David Nelson, J. McManus, Mark Zahniser

Proceedings Volume 5738, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.597130

KEYWORDS: Quantum cascade lasers, Spectroscopy, Carbon monoxide, Absorption, Pulsed laser operation, Sensors, Laser spectroscopy, Gas lasers, Calibration, Methane

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Proceedings Article | 23 September 2002 Paper

Quantum cascade lasers for open- and closed-path measurement of atmospheric trace gases

J. Barry McManus, David Nelson, Joanne Shorter, Mark Zahniser, Antoine Mueller, Yargo Bonetti, Mattias Beck, Daniel Hofstetter, Jerome Faist

Proceedings Volume 4817, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.452093

KEYWORDS: Quantum cascade lasers, Absorption, Pulsed laser operation, Sensors, Semiconductor lasers, Gases, Laser processing, Cryogenics, Atmospheric sensing, Nitrogen

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Proceedings Article | 25 October 1999 Paper

Nitric acid and nitrogen dioxide flux measurements: a new application of tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy

Cassandra Volpe Horii, Mark Zahniser, David Nelson, J. Barry McManus, Steven Wofsy

Proceedings Volume 3758, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.366448

KEYWORDS: NOx, Nitrogen, Absorption, Ozone, Mirrors, Coating, Spectroscopy, Prototyping, Oxides, Diodes

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Proceedings Article | 25 October 1999 Paper

Remote sensing of NO and NO2 emissions from heavy-duty diesel trucks using tunable diode lasers

David Nelson, Jose Jimenez, Gregory McRae, Mark Zahniser, Charles Kolb

Proceedings Volume 3758, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.366452

KEYWORDS: Remote sensing, NOx, Sensors, Carbon dioxide, Infrared sensors, Absorption, Tunable diode lasers, Infrared lasers, Control systems, Signal to noise ratio

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Proceedings Article | 25 October 1999 Paper

Multiple-component analysis of cigarette combustion gases on a puff-by-puff basis using a dual infrared tunable diode laser system

Susan Plunkett, Milton Parrish, Kenneth Shafer, David Nelson, J. Barry McManus, Jose Jimenez, Mark Zahniser

Proceedings Volume 3758, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.366455

KEYWORDS: Diodes, Infrared radiation, Gases, Combustion, Infrared lasers, Tunable diode lasers, Absorption, Laser systems engineering, Databases, Semiconductor lasers

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Proceedings Article | 21 October 1996 Paper

Recent improvements in atmospheric trace gas monitoring using mid-infrared tunable diode lasers

David Nelson, Mark Zahniser, J. Barry McManus, Joanne Shorter, Joda Wormhoudt, Charles Kolb

Proceedings Volume 2834, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.255321

KEYWORDS: Absorption, Data acquisition, Carbon dioxide, Semiconductor lasers, Methane, Atmospheric laser remote sensing, Atmospheric monitoring, Tunable diode lasers, Carbon monoxide, Molecules

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Proceedings Article | 29 September 1995 Paper

Infrared tunable diode laser measurements of nitrogen oxide species in an aircraft engine exhaust

Joda Wormhoudt, Mark Zahniser, David Nelson, J. Barry McManus, R. Miake-Lye, Charles Kolb

Proceedings Volume 2546, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.221559

KEYWORDS: NOx, Absorption, Diodes, Semiconductor lasers, Infrared radiation, Diagnostics, Fabry–Perot interferometers, Infrared lasers, Data acquisition, Mirrors

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Proceedings Article | 18 March 1994 Paper

Infrared tunable diode laser diagnostics for aircraft exhaust emissions characterization

Joda Wormhoudt, Mark Zahniser, David Nelson, J. Barry McManus, R. Miake-Lye, Charles Kolb

Proceedings Volume 2122, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.171299

KEYWORDS: Absorption, Infrared radiation, Semiconductor lasers, Mirrors, Tunable diode lasers, Infrared lasers, Sensors, Diagnostics, Combustion, NOx

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Proceedings Article | 12 February 1993 Paper

Chemical kinetic studies of atmospheric reactions using tunable diode laser spectroscopy

Douglas Worsnop, David Nelson, Mark Zahniser

Proceedings Volume 1715, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.140212

KEYWORDS: Absorption, Atmospheric chemistry, Mirrors, Atmospheric optics, Infrared radiation, Data acquisition, Tunable diode lasers, Spectroscopy, Gases, Liquids

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