UTSC_Atmosphere

The Atmospheric Observatory at the @UTSC has been measuring the atmosphere since 2020.

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Smells like fire smoke. 🔥

AQ sensor measurements show enhancements of PM2.5 and CO at UTSC:

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Busy day at the @UTSC atmospheric observatory. Multiple collaborators visited this morning to work on instruments.

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@DanWeaver_ca They work best with a computer.
Mobile device screen sizes tend to be a bit small, especially for the tools.

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Interactive plots of several UTSC atmospheric datasets are now posted to the website:

https://t.co/PhnJwoMHV6…

You can use the tools to explore air quality & carbon cycle-related measurements.

#UofT #AirQuality #SciCom #CdnSci

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Feedback & thoughts are welcome.

This is a test of the approach.
Other plot types and how to update them frequently are being developed.)

(Contact @DanWeaver_ca)

[Jack Cohen @itsjackcohen]

The top 10 photos from last night’s solar storm & aurora borealis around the world.

1. Netherlands (@albertdrosphoto)

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New air quality sensor deployed at the UTSC Atmospheric Observatory today! Thanks to Eric and Mark.

This adds measurements of surface NOx, O3, PM, and CO.

#UofT #airquality #cdnsci

[Philip Heron @philipheron]

What a view for science! @DanWeaver_ca
with some fancy atmospheric physics machines!
@UTSC_DPES @UTSC @UTSC_weather

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Sunset!

[Dan Weaver @DanWeaver_ca]

This is a tremendously useful interactive resource for education about the atmosphere. I’ve used it many times and am thankful that it continues to be available (and free!).

If you haven’t seen it, try it out!

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Foggy day at UTSC during a visit from an ECCC collaborator.

#fog #UofT

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Starting to get chilly.
Bit of frost on the ground this morning.

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Spray painting for science.

The aluminum plates under instruments distribute weight evenly on the roof surface. But they are highly reflective. For one instrument, we needed a less reflective matte finish. Grey spray paint has done the job.

#atmosphere #UTSC

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“…do you hear something above us?”

[drone whirling sounds]

— @TCCON_Lamont while discussing measurements with @DanWeaver_ca

#AtmosphericScience #climate #UofT

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It’s a good day for atmospheric measurements at UTSC!

#UofT

[Dan Weaver @DanWeaver_ca]

25 years ago, something interesting happened in Canadian atmospheric science:

a 🇨🇦 stratospheric balloon went on a 9000 km unexpected journey, crossing into several countries' airspaces.

This is the story of the MANTRA 1998 campaign:

https://t.co/1ge2zH73Yj

#CdnSci

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Research and science comms job opportunity for #UofT students: (PT, Work Study, hybrid)

UTSC Atmospheric Observatory Research Assistant

This position will involve research and science communication work.

Job ID: 225717 on CLNX
https://t.co/zHzyqQswQF

#UTSC

[SOCAAR @SOCAAR_UofT]

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? NASA aircraft mapping air pollution over the GTA https://t.co/Krs4WfHWdu

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There are ground-based Pandora instruments all around the world.

Together the network enables global and regional air pollution studies. As well as supports measurements on other platforms, e.g., satellite measurements.

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Why did a NASA aircraft measuring air pollutants spiral near UofT Scarborough today? It’s a small part of a large campaign.

Our atmospheric observatory hosts a Pandora, which measures air quality gases for comparison. There’s one downtown but that airspace is more restricted.

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NASA air quality measurement airplane flights are over Toronto today, while we’re measuring from the ground.

#airquality #science #aeromma #staqs

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The overall #AEROMMA project is led by NASA and NOAA. They’re studying air pollution in North American mega cities.