How important are atmospheric depressions and mobile cyclones for emitting mineral dust aerosol in North Africa?

This study presents the first quantitative estimate of the mineral dust emission associated with atmospheric depressions and mobile cyclones in North Africa. Atmospheric depressions are automatically tracked at 925 hPa based on ERA-Interim data from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forec...

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Main Authors: S. Fiedler, K. Schepanski, P. Knippertz, B. Heinold, I. Tegen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2014-09-01
Series:Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Online Access:http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/14/8983/2014/acp-14-8983-2014.pdf