PICARRO, INC

Picarro, Inc. specializes in the design, manufacture, and support of high-precision atmospheric gas analyzers based on cavity ring-down spectroscopy (CRDS) technology. Their core capabilities center on deploying trace gas measurement systems capable of near-simultaneous detection of carbon dioxide, methane, carbon monoxide, water vapor, and stable water isotopes with parts-per-trillion sensitivity. These instruments are engineered for field-deployable, aircraft-mounted, and laboratory environments requiring rigorous accuracy and long-term stability, often supporting climate science, emissions monitoring, and atmospheric research. Picarro differentiates itself through proprietary CRDS hardware, robust calibration protocols, and the ability to deliver repair services, replacement parts, and system upgrades that maintain instrument performance over extended operational lifecycles. Their technical expertise extends to environmental sensor integration, data validation frameworks, and compliance with airborne measurement standards for scientific and regulatory applications. The company maintains consistent engagement with the Department of Commerce, the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency, and NASA. For Commerce and Interior, Picarro provides calibrated greenhouse gas analyzers for aircraft-based monitoring and field instrumentation used in ecosystem and hydrological studies. The EPA relies on Picarro for consumables and maintenance of CRDS systems supporting air quality compliance, while NASA procures instruments for atmospheric profiling missions aboard research platforms. Picarro’s primary focus is in analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing (NAICS 334516), where they serve as a niche provider of scientific-grade gas analyzers for environmental and climate research. A secondary engagement in professional scientific services (NAICS 541990) reflects their role in advancing prototype systems to meet FAA-type certification standards for commercial aviation integration. Based in Santa Clara, California, Picarro, Inc. operates as a small business (2L structure) with no federal certifications. Their geographic positioning supports close collaboration with federal science and environmental agencies, establishing them as a trusted technical partner in precision atmospheric measurement systems.