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Ecology is a science that examines the relationships organisms have with one another and with their environment. Greenhouse gas concentrations, such as those of carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), and water (H₂O), can directly and indirectly influence an ecosystem’s behavior and health. Gas concentrations, as well as isotopic signatures (e.g. δ¹³C), can act as indicators of ecosystem attributes such as transpiration levels or migratory patterns. Monitoring methods include ground sampling, ambient air measurements, and airborne surveys.

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Analyzers

Product Sort descending	Model	Measurements
G2131-i Isotope and Gas Concentration Analyzer The Picarro G2131-i isotope and gas concentration analyer precisely, simultaneously, and continuously measures δ¹³C in carbon dioxide (CO₂) and CO₂ and CH₄ gas concentration for a range of applications from atmospheric and ocean science research to food and beverage origin and authenticity.	G2131-i	δ¹³C Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) Isotopic Carbon Dioxide (iCO₂)
G2201-i Isotopic Analyzer The Picarro G2201-i isotope analyzer precisely and continuously measures δ¹³C in carbon dioxide (CO₂) and in methane (CH₄) to help understand the biological and geological mechanisms that produce and consume CO₂.	G2201-i	δ¹³C Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) Methane (CH₄) Isotopic Carbon Dioxide (iCO₂) Isotopic Methane (iCH₄)
G2311-f EC Flux Gas Concentration Analyzer The Picarro G2301-f flux gas concentration analyzer provides simultaneous, precise measurement of carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), and water (H₂O) vapor at 10 Hz for eddy covariance, gradient, and eddy accumulation methodologies.	G2311-f	Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) Methane (CH₄)
G2508 Gas Concentration Analyzer The Picarro G2508 gas concentration analyzer provides simultaneous, precise measurement of nitrous oxide (N₂O), methane (CH₄), carbon dioxide (CO₂), ammonia (NH₃) at parts-per-billion (ppb), and water (H₂O) vapor at parts-per-million (ppm) sensitivity with negligible drift for agriculture soil science, ecology, and emissions quantification.	G2508	Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) Methane (CH₄) Nitrous Oxide (N₂O) Water (H₂O) Ammonia (NH₃)
G2509 Gas Concentration Analyzer The Picarro G2509 gas concentration analyzer is designed for use in livestock farming, manure processing, and fertilizer studies. It provides real-time, at-scale measurements of nitrous oxide (N₂O), methane (CH₄), carbon dioxide (CO₂), ammonia (NH3) at parts-per-billion (ppb), and water (H₂O) vapor at parts-per-million (ppm) sensitivity, with negligible drift.	G2509	Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) Methane (CH₄) Nitrous Oxide (N₂O) Ammonia (NH₃) Water (H₂O)
L2130-i Isotope and Gas Concentration Analyzer High-precision triple oxygen isotope research in water is finally simple and affordable.	L2130-i	δ¹⁸O δD Water (H₂O) Isotopic Water (iH₂O)
L2140-i Isotope and Gas Concentration Analyzer The Picarro L2140-i isotopic water analyzer enables simultaneous measurements of δ¹⁸O, δ¹⁷O, δD and determines ¹⁷O-excess for paleoclimate, (eco) hydrology, and atmospheric science applications.	L2140-i	δ¹⁸O δ¹⁷O δD Water (H₂O) Isotopic Water (iH₂O)

Peripherals

Product Sort descending	Model	Measurements
16-Port Distribution Manifold The Picarro 16-Port Distribution Manifold provides unparalleled multiport sample-data collection.	A0311	Carbon Monoxide (CO) Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) Methane (CH₄) Ethane (C₂H₆) Nitrous Oxide (N₂O)
Closed System Measurements Whether you are looking at gas evolution from soils or vegetation, or the incorporation of stable labels into living organisms, our rugged, high-precision analyzers offer unparalleled performance. Picarro’s (A0702) small cavity design technology has long been the optimal choice for sample-limited studies. Now we have developed a series of turn-key systems especially designed to avoid external contamination.	A0701, A0702	Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) Methane (CH₄) Ethane (C₂H₆) Nitrous Oxide (N₂O) Water (H₂O)
Combustion Module The Combustion Module (A0201), designed for Picarro by Costech (a leader in combustion systems), combusts solid samples as small as 250mg C to release CO₂ gas. The Combustion Module is connected to a Picarro isotopic analyzer via the Picarro Caddy (A2100) or the Picarro Liaison™ Universal Interface (A0301) for high-precision carbon isotope (13C) measurements from carbon dioxide.	A0201	Isotopic Carbon Dioxide (iCO₂)
Small Sample Introduction Module 2 High-precision δ¹³C measurements of small volume CO₂ and CH₄ gas samples.	A0314	Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) Methane (CH₄) Nitrous Oxide (N₂O) Water (H₂O) Isotopic Carbon Dioxide (iCO₂)