Evaluating variability in emissions at swine and dairy operations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service awarded a $526,500 Cooperative Agreement on May 20, 2024 to Aerodyne Research Inc., a small business manufacturer and research and development company based in Billerica, Massachusetts. The award is funded through the USDA Agricultural Research Basic and Applied Research program (CFDA 10.001) and supports a project titled "Evaluating Variability in Emissions at Swine and Dairy Operations." The project aims to deliver specialized scientific instrumentation and conduct research to advance understanding of environmental processes, climate change, agricultural sustainability, and air quality. Key products and services to be provided under this 26-month award include delivering advanced sensors such as chemical ionization mass spectrometers, aerosol chemical specification monitors, and volatile organic compound analyzers to support critical research in areas like atmospheric chemistry, emissions monitoring, and greenhouse gas dynamics.