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-        Provision of data from simulation chamber experiments on study of atmospheric behaviour of biogenic and anthropogenic VOCs and semiVOCs, aerosols, product formation, etc. under nearly real conditions.
-        Access to a broad variety of instruments, both stablished and state-of-the art, including PTR-ToF-MS, CI-APi-ToFMS, etc.
-        Validation of photochemical models.
-        Support for planning and evaluation of data experiments.

TIME CONSTRAINTS: None. Coordination with other activities of the facility is needed. 

Synergistic observation of aerosol and trace gases with in-situ and remote sensing techniques, meteorology and radiation (ICOS/INGOS/ACTRIS synergy); Intercomparisons with operational instruments (reporting data to worldwide networks and programmes as WMO-GAW, NDACC, etc); study of atmospheric composition in pristine conditions and with desert dust influences; support in specific campaigns to study atmosphere in remote high mountain conditions, for example to study NPF, desert dust aerosols, transatlantic transport, etc. https://izana.aemet.es/observatories/#izo https://izana.aemet.es/--> R&D --> Research and Monitoring Programs. Physical access includes use of the facilities, as well as help in the preparatory work and training (if needed), and technical and scientific support during the execution.  Remote access includes remote access to instruments with in-situ support by ISAF scientist and technicians.                                                                                           
                             
Also offered: 
-     Set-up and disassembling, instrument handling and operation, 
-     training on the use of the facility, 
-     scientific or technical expertise (data handling/use), 
-     power with UPS, internet, 
-     accommodation facilities (residence with 7 double-rooms) and kitchen, transportation service available on schedule for displacement from Santa Cruz to ISAF, 
-     support in customs clearance and paperwork, 
-     advice on instrumentation shipping and transport, 
-     storage space, security service.

Calibration of photometers in terms of Langley procedures in pristine conditions (a certificate will be provided) and comparison of photometers with reference instrument enabling improvements and optimization of them. 

Training through research of:
a) operation and calibration techniques of remote sensing and in situ instrumentation available in AGORA 
b) algorithms for retrieval physical magnitudes from remote sensing instrumentation (LIRIC, GARRLIC, POLIPHON). This training can be performed by remote access

The service includes:
-      Administrative support to comply with internal procedures for accessing facilities (physical).
-      Administrative and technical support for providing a workspace for visitors:  desk space with computer and internet access, meeting rooms, kitchen and lunch room (physical).
-      Administrative support for managing accommodation near UGR and at mountain stations.
-      Technical support to remotely operate AGORA instrumentation (remote).
-      Scientific support for supervision and analysis of collected data (physical, remote).
-      Unlimited observations and measurements as long as they do not interfere with other projects or instruments availability.

Intercomparison campaigns. Comparison with AGORA instruments that follow ACTRIS protocols, in situ, remote sensing at urban (UGR) and mountain (SNS, CP) conditions.

The service includes:
-      Administrative support to comply with internal procedures for accessing facilities (physical).
-      Administrative and technical support for providing a workspace for visitors:  desk space with computer and internet access, meeting rooms, kitchen and lunch room (physical).
-      Administrative support for managing accommodation near UGR and at mountain stations.
-      Administrative support and advice for transportation, reception and storage of equipment.
-      Technical support at the facility to fulfill visitor needs and constraints related to installation, deployment and operation of equipment: power connections, remote access, storage, security constraints, internet network (physical).
-      Technical support to remotely operate AGORA instrumentation (remote).
-      Scientific support for supervision and analysis of collected data (physical, remote).
-      Unlimited observations and measurements as long as they do not interfere with other projects or instruments availability.

Specific experiments performed by using the available equipment at AGORA, combined with external equipment if needed. 
For example: use of polar nephelometer to study controlled ambient particles.
The service includes:
-      Administrative support to comply with internal procedures for accessing facilities (physical).
-      Administrative and technical support for providing a workspace for visitors:  desk space with computer and internet access, meeting rooms, kitchen and lunch room (physical).
-      Administrative support for managing accommodation near UGR and at mountain stations.
-      Administrative support and advice for transportation, reception and storage of equipment.
-      Technical support at the facility to fulfill visitor needs and constraints related to installation, deployment and operation of equipment: power connections, remote access, storage, security constraints, internet network (physical).
-      Technical support to remotely operate AGORA instrumentation (remote).
-      Scientific support for supervision and analysis of collected data (physical, remote).
-      Unlimited observations and measurements as long as they do not interfere with other projects or instruments availability.

Test, intercomparison and benchmarking services of technology from private to enhance innovation. For example: study, with the help of AGORA, in situ equipment, of impact of aerosols on new materials, properties of aerosols key for health industry, detection of hazardous aerosol particles. 

Test, intercomparison and benchmarking services of technology from private to enhance innovation. For example: study, with the help of AGORA, in situ equipment, of impact of aerosols on new materials, properties of aerosols key for health industry, detection of hazardous aerosol particles. 

Scientific exploration at outdoor chambers for the study of atmospheric behavior of biogenic and anthropogenic VOCs, formation of products including ozone and aerosols under near-real conditions (use of natural light & high volume: 200m3) and their impact on the air quality. The chambers are equipped with a wide variety of instruments, also state-of-the-art systems, for that purpose. Intercomparison of instrumentation with the possibility of accommodating a large number of external instruments can be carried out. The facilities are suitable for testing, developing or improving new instruments to measure compounds in the air, testing innovative depolluting solutions relevant to air quality management, etc. In this sense, the facilities can be adapted to specific user’s demands so that researchers and industry can test their research-grade and close-to-market initiatives at nearly-real controlled conditions, which will help them to characterize and enhance their prototypes and technologies, models or research items.
Training stays, bottom-up oriented, within a research topic framework guided by expert staff are welcome.