The Experimentations team (5 persons) provide operational support for the experimental, logistical and observational tasks for all research projects at AMAP:
A team that manages :
Management of laboratory space and technical facilities (plant anatomy and biomechanics lab, living and fossil collectionas and materials; "hornet" lab: behavioral tests on insects) : user management, planning, supplies, etc.
Scientific instrumentation and technical equipment (in Montpellier): ordering and acquisition (technical comparisons and pricing, call for tenders), commissioning, maintenance, verification, metrology, calibration.
Experimental protocols implemented in the field or in the lab.
Organisation of working space: management of hazardous products/tasks and verification of personal protective equipment, management of samples and management of special waste.
The team provide:
The management of operational lab/field sitesThe management of operational lab/field sites
The design and construction of specific equipment and devices.
The preparation and pre-treatment of anatomical and paleobotanical sections.
Behavioural tests of the Asian Hornet
The installation of tensiometric probes in mountain areas
Wood coring in tropical forests
Dendrochronology study of wood samples.
LIDAR data acquisition and pre-processing
Tree climbing
Etc.
The team is available for::
The supervision and support of trainees and students for the use of equipment and the conduct of experimental/analytical/observational protocols.