Current research and/or projects
Manages long term observations and research programs for measurements of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere from arctic, boreal and marine locations in Canada for use in carbon cycle research, emission sources and sinks quantification / evaluation, and climate policy and regulation development. Coordinates Environment Canada's participation in GHG measurement and scientific collaborations nationally and internationally (eg. WMO Global Atmosphere Watch Program). Additional information: Canadian greenhouse gas program
Scientific analysis and interpretation of the spatial and temporal trends of atmospheric greenhouse gases. Identifies probable causes for observed atmospheric variations in the data
Applies atmospheric transport modelling results and greenhouse gas data to quantify national and regional emisisions of natural and anthropogenic (e.g. fossil fuels) greenhouse gases
Directs the research and development on new measurement techniques and designs in-house calibration programs and procedures to meet internationally assigned data quality requirements