Evolution of aerosol optical thickness over Europe during the August 2003 heat wave as seen from CHIMERE model simulations and POLDER data

This study describes the atmospheric aerosol load encountered during the large-scale pollution episode that occurred in August 2003, by means of the aerosol optical thicknesses (AOTs) measured at 865 nm by the Polarization and Directionality of the Earth's Reflectances (POLDER) sensor and the s...

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Main Authors: A. Hodzic, R. Vautard, H. Chepfer, P. Goloub, L. Menut, P. Chazette, J. L. Deuzé, A. Apituley, P. Couvert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2006-01-01
Series:Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Online Access:http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/6/1853/2006/acp-6-1853-2006.pdf