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Analysis of atmospheric process by in-situ "near-surface" observations at a high mountain site

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CMN-PV – CNR-ISAC Monte Cimone - Po Valley

15 March 2023

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LOCATION: Italy, Monte Cimone (Modena)

Provision of a high-mountain platform for investigation of atmospheric processes related to reactive and greenhouse gases, aerosol and clouds. 
The "O. Vittori" observatory is the only high mountain station for atmospheric research both South of the Alps and the Po basin: it represents a strategic platform to study the South Europe and Mediterranean basin troposphere and the anthropogenic emissions from the Po basin. At this platform, co-located atmospheric ICOS and ACTRIS observations exist. Continuous measurement programmes for aerosol properties (physical/optical properties), trace gases (GHG and reactive), meteorological parameters are carried out at Mt. Cimone. The most part of these measurements are ICOS-, ACTRIS-, or INGOS- compliant in terms of equipment, materials and SOP. CMN-PV offers access to state-of-art technical and scientific equipment at the “O. Vittori” observatory. In particular, 2 sampling systems for trace gases and aerosol particles are available. The aerosol sampling system is equipped with T and RH monitoring. Multiple inlets are available for the external users (1/4” for gases, ¼”, ½ and ¾” for aerosol). One slot is available indoor for hosting one guest instrument for remote sensing. The terrace (about 40 m2) is equipped for hosting experimental activity and a small chemistry laboratory permits a clean treatment of collected samplings. Air-conditioning systems are available at the laboratories where instruments are located together with devices for protection by power surges and lightning. Fast internet connection allows real/time data delivery and remote control of acquisition systems. The "O. Vittori" observatory is equipped for overnight stay (max 5 people). Also a small kitchen is available. 
This service includes:
-     Administrative support for helping the users with shipping of materials (before and after the campaign).
-     Administrative support for the fulfilment of the internal procedures related with the provision access (Mt. Cimone is located in a military area).
-     Storing of the equipment at the CNR-ISAC headquarters before and after the access.
-     Technical support at the infrastructure by senior technicians, including support during installation of equipment and execution of measurements.
-     Interaction with senior atmospheric scientists for data interpretation and optimal definition of experiment strategy.
-     Activation of data delivery service and access to data routinely recorded at the station. 
-     Access to air quality and weather forecasts routinely produced by CNR-ISAC.
-     Access to storage and computation resources for the duration of TNA+12 months.
-     Shipping to the infrastructure from Bologna (not dangerous goods) for equipment with total volume < 2 m3 (max: 350 kg) except than during snow season. The transport of dangerous good or larger/heavier materials which need special vehicles is NOT included in the offered services.
-     Daily transportation of max 2 people to the infrastructure (during the snow season this cannot be fully guaranteed).


AVAILABILITY PERIOD: All year round, but accessibility cannot be fully guaranteed during the snow season.

TIME CONSTRAINTS: As a function of the available slots for guest instruments. Multi-day stay of external users at the “O. Vittori” observatory must be discussed and planned with CNR-ISAC. External users are allowed to access the “O. Vittori” observatory only under CNR-ISAC personnel supervision. Accessibility rules can change as a function of the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Provider details

CMN-PV – CNR-ISAC Monte Cimone - Po Valley
National Facility

Classification Information

Data services
Research services
Training services
Ambient atmosphere

Access information

ITALY
13) All year round
Yes

Contact information

atmo-access@isac.cnr.it

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