What the facility does
Soil physics, reduction of contaminant transport and greenhouse gas emissions.
Areas of expertise
Soil physics, reduction of contaminant transport and greenhouse gas emissions, and waste usage.
Research services
Physical analysis of porous materials and greenhouse gas emissions
Sectors of application
- Environmental technologies and related services
Specialized labs and equipment
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Equipment |
Function |
|---|---|
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Environmentally controlled chamber |
Testing in a controlled environment for plants, soil and other. Used by various teams. |
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OP-FTIR Spectrometer |
Open Path Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy. Analysis of above-ground gases over large distances (up to 500 m). Submitted to IRDA. |
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Cargo trailer |
Trailer transported by a vehicle that will remain on site. Is set up to accommodate four people and instruments and has various power sources. Used by various teams. |
Private and public sector research partners
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
- McGill University