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Original title:
A Seven-Years Based Characterization of Aerosol Light Scattering Properties at Central European Rural Site: Variability and Source Apportionment
Authors:
Suchánková, Lenka ; Mbengue, S. ; Zíková, Naděžda ; Ondráček, Jakub ; Holubová Šmejkalová, A. ; Prokeš, R. ; Holoubek, I. ; Ždímal, Vladimír Document type: Papers Conference/Event: výroční konference České aerosolové společnosti /21./, Kutná hora (CZ), 20221003
Year:
2022
Language:
eng Abstract:
The aim of this study is to focus on the temporal variations of light-scattering properties of aerosols at a rural background site in Central Europe. The total light scattering (σsp) and backscattering (σbsp) coefficients and associated calculated optical properties such as the Ångström exponent (SAE), the backscattering ratio (b), and the asymmetry factor (g), are characterized considering different time scales (annual, seasonal, monthly, or diurnal) based on long-term measurement. The optical properties were compared with meteorological conditions (fog, cloudiness), the concentrations of gaseous pollutants such as NOx and SO2 were inspected as well as potential sources of atmospheric aerosols. In addition, radiative forcing, and the influence of other meteorological conditions (e.g., height of planetary boundary layer), chemical composition and particle size distribution at the National Atmospheric Observatory Košetice (NAOK) are being further investigated to better understand the direct effects of aerosols on the local climate.
Keywords:
aerosol optical properties; climate change; scattering and backscattering coefficient Project no.: LM2018122 (CEP), 871115 Funding provider: GA MŠk Host item entry: Sborník 21. výroční konference České aerosolové společnosti, ISBN 978-80-908653-0-3
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