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Most fore and aft positions – Campbell Scientific EC150 CO2 and H2O Open-Path Gas Analyzer and EC100 Electronics with Optional CSAT3A 3D Sonic Anemometer User Manual

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EC150 CO

2

/H

2

O Open-Path Gas Analyzer

The mounting bracket for the EC50 with CSAT3A, pn 26786, allows the intake

source of the CSAT3A and EC150 to be positioned at varying degrees up to

approximately a 5.0 cm (2.0 in) offset. The positioning and offset is illustrated

in FIGURES 6-3 and 6-4. The change in positioning allows a small but

significant difference in the flux attenuation ratio. Campbell Scientific

generally recommends that the EC150 is positioned in the most forward

position to minimize errors caused by sensor separation. The tradeoff,

however, is greater flow distortion. The effect of spatial separation on flux

attenuation is greatest at lower measurement heights as shown in FIGURE 6-2.

A Campbell Scientific application engineer can help determine the best

positioning of the EC150 relative to the CSAT3A in scenarios where the

measurement height is below 10 meters.

FIGURE 6-2. Changes in flux attenuation ratio relative to sensor height

at the most fore and aft positions

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