Methodology for oceanic CO2 measurements

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Abstract

Foreword

1. Scientific Basis for Oceanic CO2 Studies

2. Technical Basis for Oceanic CO2 Studies

2.1. Measuring Equipment and Methods

2.1.1. CO2 partial pressure (PCO2)

2.1.2. Dissolved inorganic carbon (DIG)

2.1.3. Particulate inorganic carbon (PI0

2.1.4. Titration alkalinity

2.1.5. pH

2.1.6. Redundancy of measurements of carbonic acid

2.1.7. Dissolved calcium and calcium carbonate saturation

2.1.8. Dissolved organic carbon (DOC)

2.1.9. Particulate organic carbon (POC)

2.1.10. Chlorophyll

2.1.11. Carbon-13

2.1.12. Carbon-14

2.2. Ocean Carbon Standards

2.2.1. Introduction

2.2.2. PC02 standards

2.2.2.1. Requirements for a standard

2.2.2.2. Specifications for a standard

2.2.3. DIC standards

2.2.3.1. Dry standards

2.2.3.2. Wet standards

2.2.4. Alkalinity standards

2.2.4.1. Dry standards

2.2.4.2. Wet standards

2.2.5. Calcium standard

2.251. Dry standards

2.2.5.2. Wet standards

2.2.6. Isotopic standards

2.2.7. Precision and accuracy of standards in general

2.2.8. Implementation of standards

2.3. Intercalibration

2.4. Network Design

2.4.1. Regions to study

2.4.2. Time and space coverage

2.5. Coordinated Observations Programs

2.6. Data Archiving and Distribution

3. Organizational Basis for Oceanic CO2 Studies

3.1. Planning

3.2. Scientific Meetings

4. Summary of Recommendations

5. Acknowledgments

List of Participants

Table 2.1

Appendix I

Appendix II

Appendix III