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Rapid Advances in Mobile Mass Spectrometry Enhance Tracer Hydrology and Water Management

Popp, Andrea L.; Manning, Cara C.M.; Knapp, Julia L.A.

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Authors

Andrea L. Popp

Cara C.M. Manning



Abstract

Dissolved gases, including noble gases, are versatile environmental tracers. Historically, the application of dissolved (noble) gases as tracers in hydrology used to be limited because their measurement required expensive, laboratory-based instrumentation operated by highly trained personnel. Here, we highlight recent advances in mobile mass spectrometry (MS) methods for noble and other dissolved gases, which enable low cost, high-throughput, real-time measurements. We also present applications using mobile MS to quantify hydrological and biogeochemical processes in groundwater and surface waters and to assess hazards and risks to aquatic environments. Finally, we indicate potential future applications of these instruments to enhance hydrological research.

Citation

Popp, A. L., Manning, C. C., & Knapp, J. L. (2021). Rapid Advances in Mobile Mass Spectrometry Enhance Tracer Hydrology and Water Management. Water Resources Research, 57(6), Article e2021WR029890. https://doi.org/10.1029/2021wr029890

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date May 20, 2021
Online Publication Date May 24, 2021
Publication Date 2021-06
Deposit Date Jun 8, 2021
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Journal Water Resources Research
Print ISSN 0043-1397
Electronic ISSN 1944-7973
Publisher Wiley
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 57
Issue 6
Article Number e2021WR029890
DOI https://doi.org/10.1029/2021wr029890

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