Interactive monitoring networks map - Black carbon

The UK Black Carbon research monitoring programme began operation on 1st September 2006. Black carbon concentrations are measured using the Magee Aethalometer, model AE33. The Aethalometer measures the light absorption of carbon particles at seven wavelengths from the near-infrared (950 nm) to the near-ultraviolet (370 nm). Results from channel 880 nm (IR), give the quantitative concentration of 'black' carbon and 370 nm (UV) indicate the presence of aromatic organic compounds such as are found in wood smoke, biomass-burning smoke, and tobacco smoke.

The Monitoring Networks section contains information about this network, as well as other monitoring networks in the United Kingdom.