Single particle characterization using a light scattering module coupled to a time-of-flight aerosol mass spectrometer

October 1, 2009

Journal Article

Single particle characterization using a light scattering module coupled to a time-of-flight aerosol mass spectrometer

Abstract

To accurately model the radiative forcing of aerosol particles, one must measure in real-time the size, shape, density, chemical composition, and mixing state of ambient particles. This is a formidable challenge because the chemical and physical properties of the aerosol particles are highly complex, dependent on the emission sources, the geography and meteorology of the surroundings, and the gas phase composition of the regional atmosphere.

Revised: April 7, 2011 | Published: October 1, 2009

Citation

Cross E., T.B. Onasch, M. Canagaratna, J.T. Jayne, J. Kimmel, X. Yu, and M.L. Alexander, et al. 2009. Single particle characterization using a light scattering module coupled to a time-of-flight aerosol mass spectrometer. Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics 9, no. 20:7769-7793. PNNL-SA-64109.