Atmospheric chemistry and physics vertical distribution of sub-micron aerosol chemical composition from north-western europe and the north-east atlantic (2009).

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Author	Morgan, W. T. Allan, J. D. Bower, K. N. Capes, G. Crosier, J. Williams, P. I. Coe, H.
Abstract	Abstract. A synthesis of UK based airborne in-situ measurements of aerosol properties representing air masses from North-West Europe and the North-East Atlantic is presented. The major focus of the study is the vertical distribution of sub-micron aerosol chemical composition. Vertical profiles are derived from a Quadrupole Aerosol Mass Spectrometer (Q-AMS). Background sub-micron aerosol vertical profiles are identified and are primarily composed of organic matter and sulphate aerosol. Such background conditions occurred predominantly during periods associated with longrange air mass transport across the Atlantic. These instances may serve as useful model input of aerosol to Western Europe. Increased mass concentration episodes are coincident with European outflow and periods of stagnant/recirculating air masses. Such periods are characterised by significantly
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Publisher Date	2009-01-01
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Subject Keyword	Sub-micron Aerosol Chemical Composition North-east Atlantic Atmospheric Chemistry Physic Vertical Distribution North-western Europe Air Mass Vertical Profile Western Europe Aerosol Property Organic Matter Vertical Distribution Quadrupole Aerosol Mass Spectrometer European Outflow Major Focus Sulphate Aerosol Useful Model Input Longrange Air Mass Transport Sub-micron Aerosol Vertical Profile Mass Concentration Episode Airborne In-situ Measurement North-west Europe
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