Antarctica has long been a destination not only for adventurers, but also for many researchers. Far from the hustle and bustle of the cities, this region is generally free from serious air pollution and is suitable for the study of meteorological changes. Scientific institutes have strict requirements for aerosol measurement instruments. Equipped with the Palas® aerosol measurement experience, Palas® researcher Ann-Kathrin Goßmann kept going all the way to the south, with the Palas® Cloud Droplet Analyzer. Both of them are in Antarctica now. They will help the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) in its long-term meteorological research and will protect the ecological home of the planet together.
The Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) is Europe’s leading meteorological research institute, with a deep exploration of European and world meteorological research. Given the low level of air pollution in Antarctica, FMI can study climate change, create climate models and answer questions on interactions between the warming and cooling of the atmosphere.
Antarctica
Palas® guards Antarctic meteorological change studies
The Palas® Cloud Droplet Analyzer, which had been on a long journey since August 2022, finally arrived in Antarctica a few weeks ago. Palas® researcher Ann-Kathrin Goßmann also arrived in Marambio (Argentinean research station), Antarctica on December 17, 2022. She will assist in the installation of the Palas® Cloud Droplet Analyzer and support the measurement campaign of the Finnish Meteorological Institute.
Palas® researcher in the research station, Antarctica
Palas® prepared detailly for the trip by setting up a group meeting before the departure to discuss every part of the campaign process, and by carefully examining the Palas® instruments that would be used. The Palas® Cloud Droplet Analyzer measures the size distribution and number concentration of cloud aerosols, such as droplets and ice crystals in the Antarctic atmosphere. It enables the Finnish Meteorological Institute to analyze the composition of droplets and aerosols in the atmosphere and to study their concentration and size. In addition to the Palas® Cloud Droplet Analyzer, Palas® also brings ENVI-CPC Nanoparticle Counter, which can work with the Palas® Cloud Droplet Analyzer to achieve a diversified particle size measurement range.
The Palas® Cloud Droplet Analyzer is an indispensable instrument for meteorological research. It has a flexible range of applications, and can be used to observe atmospheric composition, cloud formation, ice core formation processes, climate change studies, and more. The Palas® Cloud Droplet Analyzer measures particle size distribution and concentration with high resolution under real, changing atmospheric conditions. It enables people to understand cloud formation under real conditions and distinguish between water and ice particles at low concentrations. The Palas® Cloud Droplet Analyzer will continue to help scientific research in Antarctica and to protect the ecological environment together.
Palas® Cloud Droplet Analyzer
Palas® Cloud Droplet Analyzer is a high-resolution optical aerosolspectrometer optimized for measuring size distribution and number concentration of cloud aerosols like droplets and ice crystals. Based on the measurement principle of optical light scattering (90°) on single particles and high resolution components droplets and ice crystals can be distinguished. Additionally the cloud water content as well as mean droplet diameter can be reported.
Applications
· Insitu-Cloudmonitoring
· Environmental Research
· Climate Research
· Cloudformation
· Ice Nucleation Events
Palas® will arrange a series of online webinars both in English and Chinese for Ambient air quality continuous automatic monitoring system, SMPS scanning mobility particle size spectrometer, Promo® aerosol spectrometer, Aerosol generator and Dilution system, ISO 16890 filter media test rig-MFP 3000 G, ISO 29463-3 HEPA/ULPA filter media test rig-MFP Nano plus 4000, ISO 17536 oil mist separator filtration performance test rig-HMT 1000, as well as many other aerosol measurement solutions. You are welcome to register for the conference and will be informed of the webinar information as soon as possible!
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