Estimation of cloud condensation nuclei concentration from aerosol optical quantities: influential factors and uncertainties

Large-scale measurements of cloud condensation nuclei (CCN) are difficult to obtain on a routine basis, whereas aerosol optical quantities are more readily available. This study investigates the relationship between CCN and aerosol optical quantities for some distinct aerosol types using extensive o...

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Main Authors: Jianjun Liu, Zhanqing Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Online Access:http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/14/471/2014/acp-14-471-2014.pdf