Abstract
Simultaneous measurements of Aitken nuclei, cloud condensation nuclei and aerosol particles sizes larger than 0.3 μm in the Guinean savannah during the dry season show an aerosol of very exceptional physical properties: numerous cloud condensation nuclei (2000-3000 per cm3) active at low supersaturation (or slight 'undersaturation'), absence of very small Aitken nuclei active at 180% of supersaturation and concentrations of large aerosol particles (D > 0.3 μm) between 30 and 60 per cm3. The analysis of the aerosol behavior during a 'typical' 24-hr period of the dry season and during a fog situation indicates that (1) the aerosol is a very homogeneous and aged one; (2) the active nuclei might be of a mixed nature or nuclei on the surface of which the capillary condensation plays an important role. © 1985.
Recommended Citation
F. Desalmand et al., "A Continental Well-aged Aerosol In The Guinean Savannah At The Level Of A Trough Along The ITCZ," Journal of Aerosol Science, vol. 16, no. 1, pp. 19 - 28, Elsevier, Jan 1985.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1016/0021-8502(85)90017-5
Department(s)
Physics
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0021-8502
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Article - Journal
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English
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Publication Date
01 Jan 1985
