Chemical analysis

The chemistry laboratory of the Laboratoire d’Aerologie (LA) undertakes the analysis of all gaseous, particulate and precipitation samples from the active INDAAF measurement sites. Three main analysis techniques are used: ion chromatography carbon analysis gravimetric analysis All ion chromatography, pH and conductivity analyses carried out at the LA are evaluated… Continue Reading

The WMO established quality criteria to provide co-ordination between atmospheric monitoring networks and assure the quality of the data they provide. International intercomparison studies are carried out each year and both the Laboratoire d’Aérologie (LA) and ESKOM laboratories have been involved in these tests since 1996. These inter-calibration studies ensure… Continue Reading