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https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-24-10617-2024
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-24-10617-2024
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23 Sep 2024
Research article |  | 23 Sep 2024

Aerosol composition, air quality, and boundary layer dynamics in the urban background of Stuttgart in winter

Hengheng Zhang, Wei Huang, Xiaoli Shen, Ramakrishna Ramisetty, Junwei Song, Olga Kiseleva, Christopher Claus Holst, Basit Khan, Thomas Leisner, and Harald Saathoff

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Our study unravels how stagnant winter conditions elevate aerosol levels in Stuttgart. Cloud cover at night plays a pivotal role, impacting morning air quality. Validating a key model, our findings aid accurate air quality predictions, crucial for effective pollution mitigation in urban areas.
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