Could the air we breathe reveal the hidden secrets of our local biodiversity?
In short: Scientists are exploring how air sampling technology might transform our ability to track biodiversity across the UK. This video examines how the National Physical Laboratory is applying its expertise in measurement standards to environmental monitoring, offering a new perspective on how we observe the natural world.
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) serves as the UK's National Metrology Institute, responsible for maintaining primary measurement standards. By applying rigorous metrological techniques to air quality monitoring, researchers aim to improve how we study biodiversity. This approach leverages established networks, such as the Automatic Urban and Rural Network and the Heavy Metals Network, to gather data on environmental health.
Joy Schmeer, a Higher Scientist who joined NPL in 2024, works within the Air Quality and Aerosol Metrology Group. Her role involves managing various monitoring networks and developing ozone measurement services. By integrating these precise measurement capabilities, scientists are working to better understand ecological changes through the analysis of air samples.
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