West Systems S.r.l. products

The portable flux-meter West Systems is an instrument for the evaluation of gas exchange at interface between soli and atmosphere or between the atmosphere and liquid surfaces (lakes, swamps, etc.)

The station is able to measure: Carbon dioxide flow in soils by utilizing the accumulation chamber. (optional) Hydrogen sulfide flow in soils by utilizing the accumulation chamber. Air temperature. Soil temperature. Wind velocity and direction. Air relative humidity. Amount of water in soils. Barometric pressure. Gas flow along the sampling line. Amount of precipitation (rainwater). The station is completely automated, supplied by solar panels and a buffer battery. The station carries out the measurement with a configurable frequency (usually one per hour).