Parameterization of the Vertical Profile of the Aerosol Constitution in the Lower Troposphere as a Function of Meteorological Conditions and Horizontal Extension.

Abstract

With the aid of five-fold double state impactors and particle size analyzers after Knollenberg continuous measurements were taken of the aerosol particle spectrum (between 0,1 and approx. 20/three micrometers) at mountain stations (740, 1780, and 3000 m a.s.l.). Many years' measuring series on a statistically significant basis are used to determine the dependence of the particle spectrum and particle concentration on altitude as a function of various meteorological parameters. Results based upon Knollenberg particle spectra are reported. By comparing rawinsonde data over 85 km horizontal distance, it is suggested that the data obtained at the stations were not influenced by the existence of the mountains.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 30, 1979
Accession Number
ADA121548

Entities

People

  • R. Reiter
  • R. Sladkovic

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Masses
  • Altitude
  • Diurnal Variations
  • High Humidity
  • Humidity
  • Insensitive Explosives
  • Inversion
  • Isotherms
  • Lapse Rate
  • Measurement
  • Particle Size
  • Particle Spectra
  • Radiosondes
  • Temperature Gradients
  • Temperature Inversion
  • Water Vapor

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aerosol Science/Aerosol Physics
  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology