Satellite data validation: a parametrization of the natural variability of atmospheric mixing ratios

Laeng, Alexandra; von Clarmann, Thomas; Errera, Quentin; Grabowski, Udo; Honomichl, Shawn

doi:https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-15-2407-2022

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Atmos. Meas. Tech., 15, 2407–2416, 2022

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Atmos. Meas. Tech., 15, 2407–2416, 2022

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Research article

20 Apr 2022

Research article | 20 Apr 2022

Satellite data validation: a parametrization of the natural variability of atmospheric mixing ratios

Alexandra Laeng et al.

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Final revised paper (published on 20 Apr 2022)
Preprint (discussion started on 15 Dec 2021)

Interactive discussion

Status: closed

RC1:
'Comment on amt-2021-373', Anonymous Referee #1, 12 Jan 2022

Short resume

This paper investigates the typical variability of atmospheric trace gas species using model simulations, with the aim to provide a user-friendly tool to be used in validation studies. The motivations and the theoretical framework are well introduced and the critical discussion of the results is well argumented.

This paper fits the scope of AMT, and it is logically written. From my side, I have some comments on specific aspects and a few technical corrections. A whole revision of the paper for typos is needed.

The comments can be found in the attached pdf file.

Citation: https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-2021-373-RC1
- AC1: 'Reply on RC1', Alexandra Laeng, 17 Feb 2022
  
  The comment was uploaded in the form of a supplement: https://amt.copernicus.org/preprints/amt-2021-373/amt-2021-373-AC1-supplement.pdf
  
  Citation: https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-2021-373-AC1
RC2:
'Comment on amt-2021-373', Anonymous Referee #2, 24 Jan 2022

This paper is acceptable for publication once the issues noted by the other reviewer have been addressed. I appologize that I was unable to provide a thorough review of the paper. However, the time I was able to spend with the manuscript indicated it to be of sufficient quality and significance and therefore deserving of publication.

Citation: https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-2021-373-RC2
- AC2: 'Reply on RC2', Alexandra Laeng, 17 Feb 2022
  
  The comment was uploaded in the form of a supplement: https://amt.copernicus.org/preprints/amt-2021-373/amt-2021-373-AC2-supplement.pdf
  
  Citation: https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-2021-373-AC2

Peer review completion

AR: Author's response | RR: Referee report | ED: Editor decision

AR by Alexandra Laeng on behalf of the Authors (17 Feb 2022) Author's response Manuscript

ED: Referee Nomination & Report Request started (24 Feb 2022) by Mark Weber

RR by Anonymous Referee #1 (02 Mar 2022)

ED: Publish subject to technical corrections (02 Mar 2022) by Mark Weber

AR by Alexandra Laeng on behalf of the Authors (11 Mar 2022) Author's response Manuscript

Short summary

In validation exercises, a universal excuse used to explain the residual discrepancy between the data is the natural atmospheric variability due to imperfect co-locations. This work is the first attempt to quantify this atmospheric variability for a large sample of atmospheric constituents and to provide the user with a tool to substract the natural atmospheric variability portion from the residual variability.