23rd April 2026 British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge
At this popular meeting, delegates were treated to a programme of 8 talks from renowned international experts describing the latest developments in a wide range of atmospheric and environmental monitoring applications. These ranged from measurements of ultrafine airborne particles around Heathrow airport to the investigation of sites providing analogue atmospheres for spaceflight applications and the sensing of radicals active in critical atmospheric chemical processes. The vital importance and practical realisation of traceability and standards in gas measurements was also explored.
The afternoon session featured several talks on small-form sensors and the various ways in which their capabilities are being enhanced to provide the performance demanded by customers and legislators in a wide range of applications. The growing use of AI to facilitate statistical analysis of data was also discussed, providing the basis for some lively discussion.
The event was one of the best attended GASG events in recent years and as usual, there were ample opportunities for interaction with speakers and fellow delegates from varied disciplines. A full report of the proceedings is included in Newsletter #85 and Members are also able to access the presentations here (subject to author’s publication approval).