Aerosol and Particulate Matter | AMOF https://amof.ac.uk Atmospheric Measurement and Observation Facility Thu, 16 May 2024 11:30:22 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://amof.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cropped-AMOF-Icon-Colour@4x-32x32.png Aerosol and Particulate Matter | AMOF https://amof.ac.uk 32 32 WAO / Palas Fidas 200E PM Monitor https://amof.ac.uk/instruments/wao-fidas/ Mon, 30 Dec 2019 15:34:31 +0000 https://amof.ac.uk/?post_type=instruments&p=1965 Compliance monitoring of PM10 and PM2.5 in accordance with EU and UK legislation

]]> Ultrafine Condensation Particle Counter https://amof.ac.uk/instruments/ultrafine-condensation-particle-counter/ Fri, 28 Jun 2019 13:34:21 +0000 http://amof-ac-uk.stackstaging.com/instruments/ultrafine-condensation-particle-counter/ The UCPC is ideally suited for atmospheric and climate research, particle formation and growth studies, combustion and engine exhaust research, and nanotechnology research.

]]> GRIMM Optical Particle Counter 1.108 https://amof.ac.uk/instruments/grimm-optical-particle-counter-1-108/ Fri, 28 Jun 2019 13:34:21 +0000 http://amof-ac-uk.stackstaging.com/instruments/grimm-optical-particle-counter-1-108/ This instrument measures the size-resolved number concentration per cubic centimetre of particles in the size range of 0.3 to 20 microns (optical). By summing up the total number of overall sizes, the total number concentration can be derived. The unit also has several audible alarms when operational parameters are exceeded.

]]> Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer https://amof.ac.uk/instruments/scanning-mobility-particle-sizer/ Fri, 28 Jun 2019 13:34:21 +0000 http://amof-ac-uk.stackstaging.com/instruments/scanning-mobility-particle-sizer/ The 3082 SMPS is widely used as the standard for measuring airborne particle size distributions.

]]> Aerodyne Compact Time of Flight Aerosol Mass Spectrometer https://amof.ac.uk/instruments/aerodyne-compact-time-of-flight-aerosol-mass-spectrometer-2/ Fri, 28 Jun 2019 13:34:21 +0000 http://amof-ac-uk.stackstaging.com/instruments/aerodyne-compact-time-of-flight-aerosol-mass-spectrometer-2/ This is not an AMOF Instrument. It is operated by NCAS.

The Aerodyne aerosol mass spectrometer (AMS) is the only currently available instrument capable of providing quantitative size and chemical mass loading information in real-time for non-refractory submicron aerosol particles.

]]> Cimel Sun Photometer https://amof.ac.uk/instruments/cimel-sun-photometer/ Fri, 28 Jun 2019 13:34:21 +0000 http://amof-ac-uk.stackstaging.com/instruments/cimel-sun-photometer/ A multi-channel, automatic sun-and-sky scanning radiometer that measures the direct solar irradiance and sky radiance at the Earth’s surface.

]]> Aerodynamic Particle Sizer https://amof.ac.uk/instruments/aerodynamic-particle-sizer/ Fri, 28 Jun 2019 13:34:21 +0000 http://amof-ac-uk.stackstaging.com/instruments/aerodynamic-particle-sizer/ A high-performance, general-purpose aerosol instrument detecting particles from 0.37 to 20 micrometers using a light-scattering technique.

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