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Elsevier, Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 1(127), p. 36-41

DOI: 10.1016/j.snb.2007.07.042

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Analysis of volcanic gases by means of electronic nose

Journal article published in 2007 by S. De Vito ORCID, S. Devito, E. Massera, L. Quercia, G. Di Francia, G. Difrancia
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Abstract

Analysis of fumarolic gases, released in high activity volcanic areas, can significantly help risk assessment process. Current methods require a considerable amount of time for a complete analysis and this can hamper their predictive capabilities for high-energy events. If sampled at high frequency, the composition of volcanic gases can provide a further insight in volcanic processes that is unachievable with traditional methods. In this work, we propose the use of an e-nose, hosting both commercial and ENEA developed gas sensors, for the analysis of fumarolic gases within Solfatara crater. This e-nose can be used as sensing unit in a networked scenario in order to provide information on the dynamics of large or complex volcanic areas.