Atmospheric Physics Laboratory

The Atmospheric Physics Laboratory (LFA) focus its research in the physical and chemical properties of the atmosphere. In particular, we study the life cycle of atmospheric aerosol particles and clouds, and how they may be affected by human activities. We do this in urban areas like São Paulo, looking at issues associated with urban pollution, and in the Amazon, looking at issues linked to global climate change. For this, we operate several experimental sites where we measure optical, physical, and chemical properties of the atmosphere.