Measurement of atmospheric sulfuric acid concentration using a water-based condensation particle counter

The Department of Energy's Office of Science awarded Aerosol Dynamics Inc., a small research and development company, a $242,869 Project Grant to measure atmospheric sulfuric acid concentration using a water-based condensation particle counter. The grant was awarded on February 12, 2024 under the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049), which funds fundamental research and development projects to advance scientific understanding and technologies aligned with DOE's missions. Aerosol Dynamics Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing advanced aerosol measurement instruments and has a history of securing federal contracts and grants for atmospheric research, monitoring, and climate research applications. Through this award, the company will develop innovative instrumentation and techniques to measure critical atmospheric parameters that support DOE's scientific and environmental objectives.