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Air Quality Networks Networks are listed alphabetically by principal investigator _____________________ Canadian Network for the Detection of Atmospheric Change (CANDAC) at the Polar Environment Atmospheric Research Laboratory (PEARL) CFCAS Funding: $5,700,000 over 5 years (plus infrastructure and major facility funding from NSERC, CFI and other sources) Duration: July 2005–July 2010 Network Leader: James Drummond, University of Toronto Description: This network uses the unique Polar Environment Atmospheric Research Laboratory (PEARL) on Ellesmere Island to study atmospheric effects of air quality, climate, and the ozone layer. The PEARL facility is the world’s most northerly continuous atmospheric monitoring research facility and is 1,100 km from the North Pole. _____________________ www.msc-smc.ec.gc.ca/pacific2001/ CFCAS Funding: $677,502 over 2 years Completed: December 2003 Network Leader: G.W. Harris, York University Description: Air pollution is a major health consideration for certain sectors of the Canadian population and in many regions of the world. This network contributed to a major federal government study focused on the Fraser Valley, and helped lead to a better understanding of the role and behaviour of particulate matter in the atmosphere. Sound scientific results have helped support the development of public policy related to air quality and to health. _____________________ Multiscale Air Quality Modelling CFCAS Funding: $4,125,280 over 5 years Completed: August 2008 Network Leader: John (Jack) McConnell, York University Description: This network developed a state-of-the-art on-line atmospheric chemistry and aerosol model, capable of dealing with global, regional and urban air quality issues. The model served as a resource for the atmospheric science community and assisted the Meteorological Service of Canada and provincial ministries of the environment in making policy decisions related to air quality.
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