Science objectives

Composition:
CO1: RONOCO: RONOCO had a number of successful flights during July and is seeking to add to its data set by flying at a different time of year to obtain a wider range of conditions. NCAS will support this activity. (lead: Jones)

CO2: Impact of biogenics on ozone formation: The SE UK is impacted by high O3 events under anticyclonic conditions. The role of biogenic VOCs, emitted at high concentrations during similar conditions, in causing these events will be investigated and chemical forecasts will be tested. This is a pilot study for a possible Dec 1 grant application. (Lead: :Lee/Purvis)

CO3: Pollution studies around the UK and Ireland (AMPEP Type flights) will deliver information to constrain emissions estimates of reactive trace gases, radiatively active gases and aerosols from urban and larger scales. We will seek to extend this work to investigate emissions of radiatively active gases from Ireland. (Leads: Hopkins; Percival; Gallagher)

FGAM1: Instrument testing of FAGE

FGAM2: Instrument testing of the upgraded LTI

Cranfield Airport has reduced fire cover 1-23 Sept

Campaign details:- SeptEx2010_FAAM_application_form (194.64 kB 2010-08-16 18:14:06)

Instrument Configuration diagrams :-

MCCM Config 10 Var 02 SEPTEX Diagram 1 of 2

MCCM Config 10 Var 02 SEPTEX Diagram 2 of 2