Title:
Addressing global climate change knowledge gaps: Next generation black carbon instruments
Agreement Number:
1013854
Agreement Value:
$330,001.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 1, 2023 - Oct 31, 2026
Description:
The objective of this collaboration is the robust calibration of the PTIS (Photothermal Interferometry and Scattering) instrument, such that this instrument can act as a reference standard in calibrating other instruments. Ultimately the partnership will develop calibration standards, in the form of well[1]characterized particles of a known composition, that can act to anchor measurements in the real-world and provide the uncertainties necessary for constraining climate effects of atmospheric aerosols. In summary, this partnership aims to develop synthetic nanoparticles for light[1]absorption calibration using an aerosol of metal particles.
(Photothermal Interferometry and Scattering) instrument, such that this
instrument can act as a reference standard in calibrating other instruments.
Ultimately the partnership will develop calibration standards, in the form of wellcharacterized particles of a known composition, that can act to anchor
measurements in the real-world and provide the uncertainties necessary for
constraining climate effects of atmospheric aerosols.
In summary, this partnership aims to develop synthetic nanoparticles for lightabsorption calibration using an aerosol of metal particles.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Reference Number:
172-2023-2024-Q3-1013854
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The total amended value is $330,001.
Amendment Date
Mar 10, 2025
Recipient's Legal Name:
The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program – Ideation Fund
Program Purpose:
The Ideation Fund is intended to encourage, test and validate transformative research ideas generated by teams of NRC scientific personnel and external collaborators with complementary capabilities, acting as a demonstration phase for a continually-evolving suite of research and development (R&D) deliverables at the NRC. The fund supports exploratory research through two mechanisms: the New Beginnings Initiative and the Small Teams Initiative.