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a) Hands-on training sessions on state of the art analytical instrumentation connected to ACD-C. 
b) Training on how to perform chamber experiments by experienced scientists.

ACD-C with its twin chamber setup is a unique research infrastructure to study VOC degradation mechanism, SOA formation processes, the chemical composition of the gas/ particle phase, and toxicological effects of formed SOA. The twin chamber is equipped with a broad online and offline instrumentation, including two SMPS, PTR-TOFMS, PTR-QMS, two CAPS, two sub-ppb level NO2 analysers, an AMS, a CI-APi-TOFMS to comprehensively characterize a wide variety of chamber processes. 
The Leipzig Biomass Burning Facility (LBBF) as additional part of ACD-C allows studies on primary emissions as well as the processing of the emitted smoke. A broad online and offline instrumentation at ACD-C enables highly sophisticated research on tropospheric multiphase processes to provide the heighest level of understanding on a molecular level.
 

Training on how to perform  experiments in humid turbulent flows by experienced scientists as well as hands-on training on high-end and state-of-the-art instrumentation for characterizing turbulent flows, as well as thermodynamic and aerosol particle and droplet microphysical properties.

The QUAREC facility (the simulation chamber and the analytical instruments) allows investigating:
-      homogeneous gas-phase reaction systems (determination of rate coefficients and products formation for the reactions of OH, NO3 halogens and ozone with VOCs)
-      formation of airborne particulates in homogeneous gas-phase reaction systems.

Estimated duration: None, but the request of access should be sent at least 2 months in advance.

QUAREC can be used to test instruments developed for use in air quality measurements: 
- testing and comparison of instruments and methods
- scientific and technical training.  

Estimated duration: None, but the request of access should be sent at least 2 months in advance.

The service consists of:
·       Quality-assurance of physical and optical in-situ aerosol measurements achieved via instrument intercomparisons, calibration workshops, round-robin test and on-site intercomparisons
·       Capacity building to perform high-quality physical and optical in-situ aerosol characterization via on-site trainings and trainings in the calibration workshops

Estimated duration: There are special time slots for the workshops.

Long-time observation of Physical and chemical properties of aerosols combining online and offline measurements. Ground-based measurements can be completed with vertical measurements (ceilometer, LIDAR, …). 
In addition, the specific flight-restricted area over the station offers the possibility for UAVs, drones, and tethered balloon flights. 
The research site Melpitz can be used for research projects, measurement campaigns, intercomparison, and test facility for new instruments. 
 

ACD-C provides the possibility of testing new instrumentation and to perform (inter)calibrations or intercomparisons. 
Existing standard operation procedures can be used for comparison of new with established analytical techniques/instruments by the user.  

The technological services of ACD-C provide comprehensive basic principles for instrument development and strategic improvements.
 

LACIS-T provides the possibility of testing (new) instrumentation (e.g., velocity, temperature, humidity, as well as optical particle sensors) and to perform sensor intercomparisons under well-defined laboratory conditions. 
Existing standard operation procedures can be used for comparison of new with established instruments by the user.