Number Size Distributions and Seasonality of Submicron Particles in Europe 2008–2009

0360307 - ÚCHP 2012 RIV DE eng J - Journal Article
Asmi, A. - Wiedensohler, A. - Laj, P. - Fjaeraa, A.-M. - Sellegri, K. - Birmili, W. - Weingartner, E. - Baltensperger, U. - Ždímal, Vladimír - Zíková, Naděžda - Putaud, J.-P. - Marioni, A. - Tunved, P. - Hansson, H.-C. - Fiebig, M. - Kivekäs, N. - Lihavainen, H. - Asmi, E. - Ulevicius, V. - Aalto, P.P. - Swietlicki, E. - Kristensson, E. - Mihalopoulos, N. - Kalivitis, N. - Kalapov, I. - Kiss, G. - de Leeuw, G. - Henzig, B. - Harrison, R. M. - Beddows, D. - O´Dowd, C. - Jennings, S.G. - Flentje, H. - Weinhold, K. - Meinhardt, F. - Ries, L. - Kulmala, M.
Number Size Distributions and Seasonality of Submicron Particles in Europe 2008–2009.
Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics. Roč. 11, - (2011), s. 5505-5538. ISSN 1680-7316. E-ISSN 1680-7324
EU Projects: European Commission(XE) RII3-CT-2006-026140; European Commission(XE) 36833; European Commission(IT) Ev-K2-CNR
Grant - others:AFCE(FI) 1118615
Program: FP6
Institutional research plan: CEZ:AV0Z40720504
Keywords : aerosol particle number * aerosol concentrations * european submicron
Subject RIV: CF - Physical ; Theoretical Chemistry
Impact factor: 5.520, year: 2011

Two years of harmonized aerosol number size distribution data from 24 European field monitoring sites have been analysed. The results give a comprehensive overview of the European near surface aerosol particle number concentrations and number size distributions between 30 and 500 nm of dry particle diameter. Spatial and temporal distribution of aerosols in the particle sizes most important for climate applications are presented. We also analyse the annual, weekly and diurnal cycles of the aerosol number concentrations, provide log-normal fitting parameters for median number size distributions, and give guidance notes for data users. Emphasis is placed on the usability of results within the aerosol modelling community.
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