Atmospheric nanoparticle observations in the low free troposphere during upward orographic flows at Izaña Mountain Observatory

This study investigates the processes and conditions favouring the formation of nanoparticles (diameter<10 nm) which are frequently observed on high mountains reaching the low free troposphere. This was done through an analysis of a data set collected at Izaña Global Atmospheric Watch Observatory...

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Main Authors: S. Rodríguez, Y. González, E. Cuevas, R. Ramos, P. M. Romero, J. Abreu-Afonso, A. Redondas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2009-09-01
Series:Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Online Access:http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/9/6319/2009/acp-9-6319-2009.pdf