Positive matrix factorization of organic aerosol: insights from a chemical transport model

<p>Factor analysis of aerosol mass spectrometer measurements (organic aerosol mass spectra) is often used to determine the sources of organic aerosol (OA). In this study we aim to gain insights regarding the ability of positive matrix factorization (PMF) to identify and quantify the OA sources...

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Main Authors: A. D. Drosatou, K. Skyllakou, G. N. Theodoritsi, S. N. Pandis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2019-01-01
Series:Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Online Access:https://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/19/973/2019/acp-19-973-2019.pdf