Access to SIMU climatic chamber
An innovative container-scale research facility for simulating environmental conditions such as temperature, light, precipitation, and snow cover.
Enables cyclical and repeatable control of environmental conditions (e.g., on a daily scale).
Allows short-term observation of climate change impacts.
The SIMU climatic chamber is a cutting-edge research device for simulating processes such as soil freezing, snowmelt, and water runoff. It enables studies on, for example, the effects of snowmelt dynamics and winter rainfall on nutrient leaching from different soil types. It can also be used to study plant growth and hardening, the impact of conditions on nutrient uptake, and winter survival. SIMU allows identical repetition of conditions across consecutive experimental runs and series.
SIMU has six separate surface runoff tables, on which the amount and intensity of snow or rain can be individually adjusted. The temperature, light intensity, and wavelength can be adjusted on a daily basis for the entire container. Soil monoliths or cultivation containers can also be placed in the container. Soil samples of the above-mentioned size can be transported to SIMU for testing, for example from different parts of Finland. Due to its isolated research environment, SIMU is also suitable for limited studies on harmful substances.
The versatility of the equipment makes it well-suited for addressing climate research challenges. SIMU can simulate climate change effects on temperature and precipitation, and observe their impacts on soil and leaching.
The service includes access to conducting research in the SIMU climatic chamber, as well as equipment and experiments carried out by professional staff. The service includes the preparation of the necessary equipment and SIMU, the performance of agreed measurements and observations, the collection of samples and data, and, if necessary, the pre-processing of samples and delivery of results.
Sample collection
Collection and pre-processing of water, soil, and plant samples, as agreed.
Target groups
Researchers, research groups, research communities, research networks, research projects, research organizations, companies.
Access type
- Physical, remote or hybrid access.
- Minimum reservation period: One day.
Service usage restrictions
- The research material must fit inside the SIMU container (e.g., limits research on tree seedlings).
- Research must not cause long-term harm or reduce the usability of the infrastructure after the study period.
Information to support the application
- Required treatments and environmental conditions, such as desired light quality and intensity, temperature, and precipitation.
- The type and quantity of research material.