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Indoor Atmospheric Chamber
About the Chamber Facilities
At the Center for Environmental Research and Technology (CE-CERT), researchers are transforming our understanding of atmospheric chemistry through one of the most advanced environmental chamber facilities in the world. Located in the Atmospheric Processes Laboratory (APL), these state-of-the-art chambers are used to simulate real-world atmospheric conditions and study the formation and transformation of pollutants that affect air quality and climate.
The chamber systems provide a controlled platform for exploring gas-phase oxidation chemistry, secondary organic aerosol (SOA) formation, and multiphase processes. Research at APL also supports indoor air quality investigations, with applications in evaluating HVAC systems, filtration technologies, and sensor validation. Studies include emissions from diverse sources, vehicles, biomass burning, agriculture, cooking, and consumer products, and contribute directly to improving regulatory models and strategies for cleaner air.
Chamber Facilities
Large Environmental Chambers
MEZ Chamber (Mid-Scale Environmental Zone)
MACh System (Mobile Atmospheric Chamber)
Collaborate With Us
CE-CERT’s atmospheric chamber facilities are available for collaborative research, contract testing, and regulatory support. Whether you're developing low-emission technologies, testing consumer products, or validating air quality models, our chambers provide the ideal environment for reproducible, high-resolution data.
For more information or to explore partnership opportunities, contact Dr. David Cocker at dcocker@engr.ucr.edu.