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The Atmospheric Measurement and Observation Facility enables advanced measurements of the atmosphere, funded by @NERCscience and managed by @AtmosScience.

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Our Weybourne Observatory is part of the Integrated Carbon Observation System that collects greenhouse gas data. @ICOS_RI data is used by scientists, governments, and international organisations for climate action. Hear from our scientist @gforster79: 📽️youtube.com/watch?v=TGTlsna1…
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At Chilbolton, our experts helped to take students from the theory of the classroom into real-world practice. Students experienced the procedures and complexity of developing, running and maintaining instruments. Plus, saw how data is collected, stored and shared.
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Last week, we welcomed @Cambridge_Uni students to our Chilbolton Atmospheric Observatory for a field trip. We showed them around the site as part of the @CamUniGeography course: From Earth Observations to the Climate System.
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We caught our first sighting of noctilucent clouds for this season at the Chilbolton Atmospheric Observatory on Sunday. Noctilucent clouds are a seasonal wonder of the natural world. You can find out when to spot them by visiting our instrument page ⤵️ amof.ac.uk/instruments/cao-n…"
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To help secure our future, we need your signature. We're working towards a ten year vision, developed by the science community, with support across chemistry, weather, climate, radar, observatories, calibration and training. Please sign ✒️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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What do you need from the next generation of scientific facilities? 📡🛰️ We're collecting ideas for @NERCScience support and facilities fund to help secure our future. Register now for a community discussion on 31st March 2021 📅 sites.google.com/ncas.ac.uk/…
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It's brilliant to see our 30m measurement mast deployed on arctic ice as part of @MOSAiCArctic expedition, helping to understand the global consequences of Arctic change. Although, admittedly our kit does look a little lonely this Christmas ☃️ 📷 Marc Oggier
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We offer 1⃣ Mobile instrumentation 2⃣ Access to observatories 3⃣ Access to laboratories 4⃣ High quality data This is Weybourne Atmospheric Observatory, which carries out long-term greenhouse gas measurements 🌇
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We've merged 2⃣ world-leading organisations to create the Atmospheric Measurement & Observation Facility. Our two-sided swirling icon is a little reminder of our legacy. #AtmosphericScience
How does our measurement facility contribute to the bigger picture? 🖼️ We support scientists to collect data that addresses big environmental challenges 🌎 From forecasting droughts and poor air quality, to modelling climate change and measuring vehicle exhaust emissions.
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