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WAS  

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  • The Whole Air Sampler (WAS) collects samples for a range of trace gases including CFCs, HCFCs, HFCs, Methane, C2-C5 alkanes, C1 and C2 chlorinated compounds, Halons, methyl halides, Bromochloromethanes, alkyl nitrates, etc. Additional information available at "http://www.atd.ucar.edu/dir_off/airborne/was.html" [Source: NCAR]

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/ca207c43-257d-459f-98e4-0f93e7105dc2

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