ATMO-ACCESS MS16 Analysis of long-term strategy of training and TNA related to the three access modalities

Transnational access (TNA) has been used within several European projects related to atmospheric research (e.g. ACTRIS, EUROCHAMP) to facilitate measurement campaigns, promote knowledge exchange, and support the education of early-career scientists across Europe. An integral aspect of these TNAs has been the training component, especially for young scientists. Historically, TNA was closely associated with physical access, for example, whereby instruments from different institutes were installed in a specific location, enabling scientists related to the respective instruments to learn from each other and establish personal connections. Physical access to training schools has also been a popular feature of past TNAs.
This report summarizes the activities performed in WP 4 of ATMO-ACCESS. First, it provides an overview of the status of training related to TNA at the beginning of ATMO-ACCESS, before the start of the project. Then the context of European research is considered. The report then summarizes the exercises and pilots related to training and the different access modes (physical, remote, hybrid, and virtual) related to the measurement and analysis of air quality and greenhouse gases. In-depth analysis of these activities is available in the respective delivery reports.