Chapter 3 Peak Detection and Labeling
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Integration The Data Explorer software integrates chromatographic and
spectral peaks to calculate the peak area using one of two
methods to determine the peak baseline (Figure 3-25):
• Valley-to-baseline—Drops a vertical line from all valleys
to a horizontal baseline. The level of the horizontal
baseline is determined using the minimum peak valley
point (left or right) for each peak.
• Valley-to-valley—Forces a baseline to all valley points.
Figure 3-25 Valley-to-Baseline and Valley-to-Valley Integration
Valley-to-Baseline Valley-to-Valley