| CAFTON | • | Canadian FTIR Observing Network | ||
| CAFTON | • | Canadian FTIR Observing Network | ||
| The Canadian FTIR Observing Network (CAFTON) is a network of nine Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometers deployed across Canada. CAFTON coordinates the measurements of these spectrometers and integrates the atmospheric data with two atmospheric models to characterize atmospheric composition, determine transport pathways, and identify pollutant sources across Canada. CAFTON's four permanent sites are the Toronto Atmospheric Observatory (TAO), the Dalhousie Atmospheric Observatory (DAO), the Polar Environment Atmospheric Research Lab (PEARL), and Environment Canada's Centre for Atmospheric Research Experiments (CARE). | ||
 Toronto Atmospheric Observatory The Toronto Atmospheric Observatory (TAO), located in Toronto, Ontario on the University of Toronto campus, houses an ABB Inc DA8 FTIR spectrometer. Read more about TAO here. |
 Dalhousie Atmospheric Observatory The Dalhousie Atmospheric Observatory is located on the Dalhousie University campus in Halifax, Nova Scotia and houses an ABB Inc DA8 FTIR spectrometer. Read more about DAO here. |
 Polar Environment Atmospheric Research Lab The Polar Environment Atmospheric Research Laboratory (PEARL) is located in Eureka, Nunavut and houses an ABB Inc Extended-range Atmospheric Emitted Radiance Interferometer (E-AERI) and a Bruker IFS 125HR. Read more about PEARL here. |
Centre for Atmospheric Research
ExperimentsThe Centre for Atmospheric Research Experiments (CARE) is located in Egbert, Ontario and run by Environment Canada. It houses an ABB Inc DA8 FTIR spectrometer. Read more about CARE here. |
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Funding CAFTON is supported by the Canadian Space Agency's FAST (Flights for the Advancement of Science and Technology) program. Additional support is provided by Environment Canada, NSERC, and ABB Inc. Information about funding partners for TAO, DAO, PEARL, and CARE can be found on their respective websites. |
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