Articles | Volume 25, issue 19
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-25-11935-2025
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-25-11935-2025
Research article
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02 Oct 2025
Research article |  | 02 Oct 2025

Tracing ammonia emission sources in California's Salton Sea region: insights from airborne longwave-infrared hyperspectral imaging and ground monitoring

Sina Hasheminassab, David M. Tratt, Olga V. Kalashnikova, Clement S. Chang, Morad Alvarez, Kerry N. Buckland, Michael J. Garay, Francesca M. Hopkins, Eric R. Keim, Le Kuai, Yaning Miao, Payam Pakbin, William C. Porter, and Mohammad H. Sowlat

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Interactive discussion

Status: closed

Comment types: AC – author | RC – referee | CC – community | EC – editor | CEC – chief editor | : Report abuse
  • RC1: 'Comment on egusphere-2025-1378', Anonymous Referee #1, 23 Apr 2025
    • AC1: 'Reply on RC1', Sina Hasheminassab, 18 Jun 2025
  • RC2: 'Comment on egusphere-2025-1378', Anonymous Referee #2, 03 May 2025
    • AC2: 'Reply on RC2', Sina Hasheminassab, 18 Jun 2025

Peer review completion

AR: Author's response | RR: Referee report | ED: Editor decision | EF: Editorial file upload
AR by Sina Hasheminassab on behalf of the Authors (18 Jun 2025)  Author's response 
EF by Natascha Töpfer (19 Jun 2025)  Manuscript   Author's tracked changes   Supplement 
ED: Referee Nomination & Report Request started (27 Jun 2025) by Kelvin Bates
RR by Anonymous Referee #2 (27 Jun 2025)
RR by Anonymous Referee #1 (07 Jul 2025)
ED: Publish subject to minor revisions (review by editor) (15 Jul 2025) by Kelvin Bates
AR by Sina Hasheminassab on behalf of the Authors (15 Jul 2025)  Author's response   Author's tracked changes   Manuscript 
ED: Publish as is (16 Jul 2025) by Kelvin Bates
AR by Sina Hasheminassab on behalf of the Authors (18 Jul 2025)  Author's response   Manuscript 
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Short summary
Ammonia (NH3) is a key air pollutant linked to fine particle pollution, yet its sources remain poorly understood. Using airborne infrared imaging and ground sensors, we mapped NH3 emissions in California’s Salton Sea region with unprecedented detail. We found high emissions from farms, geothermal plants, and waste sites, including sources missing from inventories. These findings highlight the need for better NH3 monitoring to improve air quality models and guide pollution reduction strategies.
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