Atmospheric Chemistry Research Group

The Atmospheric Chemistry Research Group (ACRG) carries out research here at Bristol and worldwide in collaboration with other atmospheric chemistry research locations.

We aim to increase our understanding of the impacts that mankind's industrial needs and activities have on the Earth's environmental system.

In particular we strive to contribute towards increased global understanding of the problems causing stratospheric ozone loss, global climate change and surface pollutant increases.

The ACRG is a member of the Bristol Biogeochemistry Research Centre (BBRC).

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The Mace Head research station on the west coast of Ireland

Advanced Global Atmospheric Gases Experiment

The ACRG runs two of the world’s nine global background stations under the AGAGE (Atmospheric Global Gases Experiment) programme.

Detail of model output from STOCHEM showing Ozone concentrations in February 2007

Atmospheric modelling

The group runs modelling simulations using the Met Office's Global 3-D Lagrangian model STOCHEM.

DOGEE cruise

Collaboration with other institutions allows the group to carry out research in challenging environments and situations.

DECC network

The monitoring site at Ridge Hill in Herefordshire - part of the DECC network.