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https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-2023-227
https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-2023-227
09 Nov 2023
 | 09 Nov 2023
Status: a revised version of this preprint was accepted for the journal AMT and is expected to appear here in due course.

Characterisation of particle single scattering albedo with a modified airborne dual-wavelengths CAPS monitor

Chenjie Yu, Edouard Pangui, Kevin Tu, Mathieu Cazaunau, Maxime Feingesicht, Landsheere Xavier, Thierry Bourrianne, Vincent Michoud, Christopher Cantrell, Timothy Onasch, Andrew Freedman, and Paola Formenti

Abstract. Atmospheric aerosols impact the Earth’s climate system directly by scattering and absorbing solar radiation, and it is important to characterise the aerosol optical properties in detail. This study reports the development and validation of an airborne dual-wavelength cavity-attenuated phase shift-single (CAPS) monitor, named A2S2 (Aerosol Absorption Spectral Sizer) based on the commercial CAPS single scattering albedo monitor (CAPS-PMSSA, Aerodyne), to simultaneously measure the aerosol optical scattering and extinction at both 450 nm and 630 nm wavelengths. New pressure and temperature sensors and an additional flow control system were incorporated into the A2S2 for its utilization onboard research aircraft measuring within the troposphere. The evaluation of A2S2 characteristics was performed in the laboratory and included the investigation of the signal-to-noise ratio, validation of performance at various pressure levels, optical-closure studies and intercomparing with the currently validated techniques. These laboratory characterisation experiments show that the A2S2 can perform measurements at sample pressures as low as 550 hPa and at sample temperatures as high as 315 K, with an uncertainty of 1 Mm-1 at 450 nm and 0.3 Mm-1 at 630 nm for 1 Hz measurements of both scattering coefficients (σsca) and extinction coefficients (σext). The optical-closure study with size-selected polystyrene latex (PSL) particles show that the truncation error of the A2S2 is negligible for particles with particle volume diameter (Dp) < 200 nm, while for the larger sub-micrometre particles, the measurement uncertainty of A2S2 increases but remains less than 20 %. The A2S2 shows good agreement with the validated instruments for the σsca and σext at 450 nm and 630 nm. The A2S2 was successfully deployed during an aircraft measurement campaign (ACROSS) conducted in the vicinity of Paris and the surrounding regions. The average SSA measured during the entire ACROSS flight campaign is 0.86 and 0.88 at 450 nm and 630 nm, respectively, while the Scattering Ångström Exponent (SAE) varies due to measurements in various pollution conditions. The A2S2 measured σsca results exhibit overall good agreement with the nephelometer results, and it successfully produced altitude profile results over the varied background conditions. The results presented in this study indicate that the A2S2 instrument is reliable for measuring aerosol σsca and σext at both blue and red wavelengths, and it is suitable to replace the nephelometer onboard for future aircraft campaigns.

Chenjie Yu, Edouard Pangui, Kevin Tu, Mathieu Cazaunau, Maxime Feingesicht, Landsheere Xavier, Thierry Bourrianne, Vincent Michoud, Christopher Cantrell, Timothy Onasch, Andrew Freedman, and Paola Formenti

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  • RC1: 'Comment on amt-2023-227', Anonymous Referee #1, 30 Jan 2024
    • AC1: 'Reply on RC2', Chenjie Yu, 27 Mar 2024
  • RC2: '220224Comment on amt-2023-227', Anonymous Referee #2, 22 Feb 2024
    • AC1: 'Reply on RC2', Chenjie Yu, 27 Mar 2024

Status: closed

Comment types: AC – author | RC – referee | CC – community | EC – editor | CEC – chief editor | : Report abuse
  • RC1: 'Comment on amt-2023-227', Anonymous Referee #1, 30 Jan 2024
    • AC1: 'Reply on RC2', Chenjie Yu, 27 Mar 2024
  • RC2: '220224Comment on amt-2023-227', Anonymous Referee #2, 22 Feb 2024
    • AC1: 'Reply on RC2', Chenjie Yu, 27 Mar 2024
Chenjie Yu, Edouard Pangui, Kevin Tu, Mathieu Cazaunau, Maxime Feingesicht, Landsheere Xavier, Thierry Bourrianne, Vincent Michoud, Christopher Cantrell, Timothy Onasch, Andrew Freedman, and Paola Formenti
Chenjie Yu, Edouard Pangui, Kevin Tu, Mathieu Cazaunau, Maxime Feingesicht, Landsheere Xavier, Thierry Bourrianne, Vincent Michoud, Christopher Cantrell, Timothy Onasch, Andrew Freedman, and Paola Formenti

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To meet the requirements for measuring aerosol optical properties on airborne platforms and conducting dual-wavelength measurements, we introduced the A2S2, an airborne dual-wavelength cavity-attenuated phase shift-single monitor. This study reports the results in the laboratory and an aircraft campaign over Paris and its surrounding regions. The results demonstrate the A2S2's reliability in measuring aerosol optical properties at both wavelengths and is suitable for future aircraft campaigns.