The role of iron and black carbon in aerosol light absorption

Iron is a major component of atmospheric aerosols, influencing the light absorption ability of mineral dust, and an important micronutrient that affects oceanic biogeochemistry. The regional distribution of the iron concentration in dust is important for climate studies; however, this is difficult t...

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Main Authors: Y. Derimian, A. Karnieli, Y. J. Kaufman, M. O. Andreae, T. W. Andreae, O. Dubovik, W. Maenhaut, I. Koren
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2008-07-01
Series:Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Online Access:http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/8/3623/2008/acp-8-3623-2008.pdf