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Project Code [2013-CCRP-FS.15]
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Project title
CRiMsON (Consolidation of IRelands Geenhouse Gas and Transboundary MOnitoring Network)
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG)
Lead Applicant
Damien Martin
Project Abstract
This research proposes to maintain and develop the existing Transboundary and GHG observation sites and manage the data and instrumentation associated with them. Historic data which have yet to be analysed, submitted to relevant data bases and published will be a main focus of this work. Careful assessment and analysis of research capacity in the areas of ambient atmospheric observation, ecosystem scale flux observations, including inverse modelling and improvement of methods deployed in national assessment of GHG emissions and removals will also be undertaken. The level of commitment required to achieve the Operational Phase of ICOS 2012- 2031 will be assessed. This includes identifying the optimum number and location of atmospheric sites and optimum number and ecosystem types of flux sampling sites. In addition to these objectives it is also proposed to seek to develop Ireland�s transboundary capacity by including the use of data from Irelands recently established IAA 4 node LIDAR network for planetary boundary layer measurements. In addition an aerosol mass spectrometer (AMS) deployed at Mace Head and an Aerosol Chemical Speciation Monitor (ASCM) to be deployed on a site agreed with the EPA will be used to make a quantitative assessment of speciated aerosol transboundary air pollution.
Grant Approved
�179,593.76
Research Hub
Climate Change
Research Theme
Trans-Boundary Air Pollution/Short Life Climate Forcers
Initial Projected Completion Date
06/01/2016