Articles | Volume 20, issue 19
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-20-11607-2020
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-20-11607-2020
Research article
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12 Oct 2020
Research article |  | 12 Oct 2020

Differences in fine particle chemical composition on clear and cloudy days

Amy E. Christiansen, Annmarie G. Carlton, and Barron H. Henderson

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We quantify differences in surface-level fine particle mass (PM2.5) chemical composition in relation to satellite-derived cloud flags and find significant differences between clear-sky and cloud days. The work suggests that future analysis in this area is warranted.
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