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Coordinates:
22.95931° S,
67.78612° W
Elevation: 5149.0 m
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Site Description
Chajnantor is a high-altitude plateau over the Andean mountains, about 40 km east of San Pedro de Atacama. There are several astronomical projects (including the ALMA Observatory) on the plateau. Dust is the main source of aerosols but the diesel generator from nearby astronomical projects may also be a source of black carbon on the plateau. The photometer has been set up at an atmospheric station aimed at monitoring the extreme solar radiation in the area.
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Contact Information |
Principal Investigator(s):
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- Raul R. Cordero
- E-mail: raul.cordero@usach.cl
Dr. Raul R. Cordero Departamento de Física Universidad de Santiago de Chile Rosario Norte 399, Las Condes Santiago Chile Tel: +56 9 97352030 Email: raul.cordero@usach.cl
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Site Manager(s):
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Responsible
Institution(s):
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University of Santiago, Chile (USACH)
www.usach.cl – www.antarctica.cl
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Last Generated: 18 MAY 2024
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