Project:	Laboratory studies in Atmospheric Science (JPL AO No. 15282)
Disciplines:	Environmental Science, Chemistry
Mentor:	Carl Percival, (JPL), carl.j.percival@jpl.nasa.gov, Phone: (818) 354-5581
Background:	The JPL Earth Science Section carries out experimental research in atmospheric chemical processes including kinetics and photochemistry. The research focuses on the sources and fate of pollution in the atmosphere. In particular, on the photochemical oxidation of atmospheric volatile organic compounds (VOCs) which has major implications for urban and regional air quality, acid deposition, and global climate.
Description:	The research will involve lab studies to improve our understanding of the rates and mechanisms of atmospheric reactions that affect air quality, stratospheric ozone depletion and radiative forcing. Participants will work with JPL staff members, postdocs and graduate students to acquire and analyze lab data, and assist in writing peer-reviewed publications
References:	G McFiggans, T F Mentel, J Wildt, I Pullinen, S Kang, E Kleist, S Schmitt, M Springer, R Tillmann, C Wu, D Zhao, M Hallquist, C Faxon, M Le Breton, Å M Hallquist, D Simpson, R Bergström, M E Jenkin, M Ehn, J A Thornton, M R Alfarra, TJ Bannan, CJ Percival, M Priestley, D Topping and A Kiendler-Scharr (2019). Secondary organic aerosol reduced by mixture of organic vapours. Nature, 565, 587-593.
Student Requirements:	Prior programming experience in e.g. matlab, python would be useful. Prior course work in the atmospheric sciences would also be useful.
Location / Safety:	Project building and/or room locations: . Student will need special safety training: .
Programs:	This AO can be done under the following programs:   Program    Available To        SURF@JPL    both Caltech and non-Caltech students  Click on a program name for program info and application requirements.