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Measured Spectra of the Hygroscopic Fraction of Atmospheric Aerosol Particles
Journal of Applied Meteorology
  • Darryl J. Alofs, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Donald E. Hagen, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Max B. Trueblood, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Abstract

The Relation between Dry Diameter (Xo) and Critical Supersaturation (Sc) for Atmospheric Submicron Aerosol Particles is Investigated. the Particles Are Passed through an Electrostatic Aerosol Size Classifier, and Then through an Isothermal Haze Chamber. Results Are Reported in Terms of an Apparent Volume Fraction of Soluble Material, Εv, Defined Such that for Particles Composed Only of Ammonium Sulfate and Water Insoluble Compounds, Εv is the Actual Volume Fraction of Soluble Material. the Probability Distribution of Εv is Found to Be Approximately Gaussian in the Εv Range 0.2 to 1.3. the Mean Εv is 0.5, for Electrostatic Aerosol Classifier Settings of 0.2, 0.3, and 0.4 Μm Diameter. -From Authors

Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Second Department
Physics
Third Department
Chemistry
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2023 American Meteorological Society, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
1-1-1989
Publication Date
01 Jan 1989
Citation Information
Darryl J. Alofs, Donald E. Hagen and Max B. Trueblood. "Measured Spectra of the Hygroscopic Fraction of Atmospheric Aerosol Particles" Journal of Applied Meteorology Vol. 28 Iss. 2 (1989) p. 126 - 136 ISSN: 0894-8763
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/darryl-alofs/48/