Instruments

GC-IRMS: Thermo Delta V Plus with GC Isolink
Used for measuring compound-specific carbon and hydrogen isotope ratios of lipid biomarkers and methane
Used for measuring compound-specific carbon and hydrogen isotope ratios of lipid biomarkers and methane

GC-FID: Thermo Trace 1310
Used for quantifying lipid biomarkers and methane
Used for quantifying lipid biomarkers and methane

Cavity ringdown greenhouse gas carbon isotope analyzer: Picarro G2201-i
Used for measuring carbon isotope ratios of carbon dioxide and methane. Includes a small sample introduction module
Used for measuring carbon isotope ratios of carbon dioxide and methane. Includes a small sample introduction module

Cavity ringdown water isotope analyzer: Picarro L2140-i
Used for measuring water isotope ratios, including hydrogen-2, oxygen-18, and oxygen-17. Includes an autosampler, water vapor sampler, continuous sampler, and induction module for measuring plant and soil water.
Used for measuring water isotope ratios, including hydrogen-2, oxygen-18, and oxygen-17. Includes an autosampler, water vapor sampler, continuous sampler, and induction module for measuring plant and soil water.

Mobile Greenhouse Gas Concentration Analyzer: Picarro Gas Scouter G4301
Used for high resolution analysis of methane and carbon dioxide concentrations and fluxes at field sites and in surveys
Used for high resolution analysis of methane and carbon dioxide concentrations and fluxes at field sites and in surveys
Sample preparation facilities

Wet lab with facilities for preparing lipid biomarkers for analysis, including fume hoods, freeze dryer, microwave solvent extraction system, centrifuges, and solvent evaporators.