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The use of the BT Tower in Environmental Research in London APRIL meeting, 26 th Jan 2010. Why is the BT Tower good?. 5 th tallest structure in London (190m) Public opening (19 th May 1966) Formerly the Post Office Tower Survived bomb attack (31 st Oct 1971) Did not “exist” until 1990s!
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The use of the BT Tower in Environmental Research in LondonAPRIL meeting, 26th Jan 2010
Why is the BT Tower good? • 5th tallest structure in London (190m) • Public opening (19th May 1966) • Formerly the Post Office Tower • Survived bomb attack (31st Oct 1971) • Did not “exist” until 1990s! • Symbol of London 2012 (31st Oct 2009 – 1000 days to go)
Why is the BT Tower good for research? • High above the surface • In centre of London • Best exposed platform in London...
Today’s meeting • Highlight existing research since 2004 • Projects organised through or with APRIL • Plans for the future • Shaping future plans
Today’s meeting • Alan Robins cannot attend • Curtis Wood to give talk
Lunchtime activity • 8 groups of c. 6 people • Q1: What additional information could the BT Tower contribute towards the air quality management process? • Q2: What kind of research could or should be done on the Tower in the future?