Impact of nucleation on global CCN
Cloud condensation nuclei (CCN) are derived from particles emitted directly into the atmosphere (primary emissions) or from the growth of nanometer-sized particles nucleated in the atmosphere. It is important to separate these two sources because they respond in different ways to gas and particle em...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2009-11-01
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Series: | Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics |
Online Access: | http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/9/8601/2009/acp-9-8601-2009.pdf |