Manual chambers are a commonly used tool for measuring soil gas fluxes in the field. There are a variety of reasons why a researcher may choose a manual system over an automated one; however, the choice to use manual chambers doesn’t have to mean sacrificing all the benefits of an automated system. The eosMX recirculating multiplexer can be used in conjunction with manual chambers to easily and efficiently improve the robustness and reproducibility of flux measurements while simultaneously saving time on data processing.
To illustrate the use of the eosMX with manual chambers, we conducted an experiment in which three homemade static soil gas flux chambers were used to collect carbon dioxide (CO2) flux measurements from the garden outside the Eosense office in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Canada.
Whether you’re using eosAC or eosAC-LT/LO chambers, manual chambers or conducting incubations the eosMX has you covered with support for automated sampling from up to 16 locations.
The eosAC-T/O automated flux chamber is field-ready, compact, and ideal for long-term deployment in a wide variety of applications. The chamber’s design incorporates scientific best practices and features swappable components that allow for hassle-free repairs in the field. Seamless integration with leading gas analyzers and included flux analysis software enable simple and accurate measurements of trace gas flux.