Desert Research Institute
Desert Research Institute
Labs & Capabilities Aerosol Physics Laboratory
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Lab Description
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An Inclusive Mission of Research Excellence
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Combining NSHE water expertise and IBM’s advanced technologies to grow tomorrow's workforce.
The Aerosol Physics Lab is primarily concerned with measurement and characterization of the particles upon which cloud droplets condense. These cloud condensation nuclei are ubiquitous in the atmosphere, but they display considerable variability with respect to concentration, composition, and origin. A major focus has been deployment of CCN spectrometers as part of aircraft field projects. Besides CCN spectrometers, the Aerosol Physics Lab is equipped with a differential mobility analyzer (DMA).