MAX-DOAS observations of aerosols, formaldehyde and nitrogen dioxide in the Beijing area: comparison of two profile retrieval approaches

A 4-year data set of MAX-DOAS observations in the Beijing area (2008–2012) is analysed with a focus on NO<sub>2</sub>, HCHO and aerosols. Two very different retrieval methods are applied. Method A describes the tropospheric profile with 13 layers and makes use of...

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Main Authors: T. Vlemmix, F. Hendrick, G. Pinardi, I. De Smedt, C. Fayt, C. Hermans, A. Piters, P. Wang, P. Levelt, M. Van Roozendael
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2015-02-01
Series:Atmospheric Measurement Techniques
Online Access:http://www.atmos-meas-tech.net/8/941/2015/amt-8-941-2015.pdf