The molecular identification of organic compounds in the atmosphere: state of the art and challenges
The Earth's atmosphere offers a striking contrast with other known planets by its rich organic
composition, which results almost exclusively from the presence of life on the planet. About …
composition, which results almost exclusively from the presence of life on the planet. About …
Mass spectrometry of atmospheric aerosols—Recent developments and applications. Part II: On‐line mass spectrometry techniques
Many of the significant advances in our understanding of atmospheric particles can be
attributed to the application of mass spectrometry. Mass spectrometry provides high …
attributed to the application of mass spectrometry. Mass spectrometry provides high …
The role of organic aerosol in atmospheric ice nucleation: A review
Predicting the formation of ice in the atmosphere presents one of the great challenges in
physical sciences with important implications for the chemistry and composition of the …
physical sciences with important implications for the chemistry and composition of the …
Clarifying the dominant sources and mechanisms of cirrus cloud formation
Formation of cirrus clouds depends on the availability of ice nuclei to begin condensation of
atmospheric water vapor. Although it is known that only a small fraction of atmospheric …
atmospheric water vapor. Although it is known that only a small fraction of atmospheric …
CALIPSO lidar level 3 aerosol profile product: Version 3 algorithm design
The CALIPSO (Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite Observations) level 3
aerosol profile product reports globally gridded, quality-screened, monthly mean aerosol …
aerosol profile product reports globally gridded, quality-screened, monthly mean aerosol …
Heterogeneous nucleation of ice particles on glassy aerosols under cirrus conditions
Ice clouds in the tropical tropopause layer play a key role in dehydrating air as it enters the
stratosphere,. However, in situ measurements show that water vapour within these clouds is …
stratosphere,. However, in situ measurements show that water vapour within these clouds is …
A biogenic secondary organic aerosol source of cirrus ice nucleating particles
Atmospheric ice nucleating particles (INPs) influence global climate by altering cloud
formation, lifetime, and precipitation efficiency. The role of secondary organic aerosol (SOA) …
formation, lifetime, and precipitation efficiency. The role of secondary organic aerosol (SOA) …
Fine particle pH and gas–particle phase partitioning of inorganic species in Pasadena, California, during the 2010 CalNex campaign
pH is a fundamental aerosol property that affects ambient particle concentration and
composition, linking pH to all aerosol environmental impacts. Here, PM 1 and PM 2. 5 pH …
composition, linking pH to all aerosol environmental impacts. Here, PM 1 and PM 2. 5 pH …
Competition between water uptake and ice nucleation by glassy organic aerosol particles
Organic aerosol particles play a key role in climate by serving as nuclei for clouds and
precipitation. Their sources and composition are highly variable, and their phase state …
precipitation. Their sources and composition are highly variable, and their phase state …
Wildfire smoke triggers cirrus formation: lidar observations over the eastern Mediterranean
The number of intense wildfires may increase further in upcoming years as a consequence
of climate change. It is therefore necessary to improve our knowledge about the role of …
of climate change. It is therefore necessary to improve our knowledge about the role of …