Atmospheric Chemistry :

The main objectives of this area are:

• Investigation into the photochemical degradation of atmospheric pollutants and study of the generated products which present a potential risk for health and environment
• Database development with international projection
• Validation and implementation of photochemical models
• Development and validation of new instrumentation, as well as improvement of the already existing one
• Exploitation of the EUPHORE smog chambers, for  the development of research projects managed by the Foundation, as well as for other national and international institutions

Air Pollutant Dynamics Area:

The aims of this area are:

To investigate the relationship between atmospheric processes and the compounds liberated into the atmosphere by studying the different mechanisms involved, both physical (meteorology, dispersion, etc.) and chemical (chemical transformations, with special attention to photochemical processes); and to establish the connection between emissions and environmental pollution levels. The studies are oriented towards:

• Generation of knowledge on processes in the Mediterranean Basin
• Normative compliance
• Design of diagnostic and corrective strategies.

Research developed in previous years:   2010  2009  (Contents only available in Spahish)