Articles | Volume 15, issue 4
https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-15-1007-2022
https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-15-1007-2022
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25 Feb 2022
Research article |  | 25 Feb 2022

Cloud condensation nuclei (CCN) activity analysis of low-hygroscopicity aerosols using the aerodynamic aerosol classifier (AAC)

Kanishk Gohil and Akua A. Asa-Awuku

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This work develops a methodology and software to study and analyze the cloud-droplet-forming ability of aerosols with an aerodynamic aerosol classifier (AAC). This work quantifies the uncertainties in size-resolved measurements and subsequent uncertainties propagated to cloud droplet parameterizations. Lastly, we present the best practices for AAC cloud droplet measurement.
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