Articles | Volume 15, issue 23
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-15-13627-2015
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-15-13627-2015
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Updated ozone absorption cross section will reduce air quality compliance

E. D. Sofen, M. J. Evans, and A. C. Lewis

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As an air pollutant, O3 is monitored photometrically to assess compliance with air quality legislation. A recent study found a 1.8% reduction in its absorption cross section, which would lead to an equivalent increase in observed O3 concentrations. We estimate this would increase the number of sites out of compliance with air quality regulations in the EU and US by 20%. We draw attention to how small changes in gas metrology impacts attainment and compliance with legal air quality standards.
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