The mission of the Atmospheric Chemistry section of the Atmospheric Science Division is to improve knowledge of the chemistry of the atmosphere and its influence on human and ecosystem health.

The Atmospheric Chemistry Laboratory at Meteorological Service of Canada - Atlantic in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

Contact: Stephen Beauchamp Ph.D. Atmospheric Chemist Meteorological Service of Canada 16th Floor, Queen Square 45 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth Nova Scotia, CANADA B2Y 2N6 Fax: 902-426-9158 e-mail: Steve.Beauchamp@ec.gc.ca

There are five main areas of research within the Atmospheric Chemistry section: Ground Level Ozone, Fog Chemistry and Acid Deposition; Fog Chemistry, Atmospheric Mercury, and long term atmospheric chemistry measurement programs delivered through the Canadian Climate and Radiation [Core] Network.