What do correlations tell us about anthropogenic&ndash;biogenic  interactions and SOA formation in the Sacramento plume during CARES?

Kleinman, L.; Kuang, C.; Sedlacek, A.; Senum, G.; Springston, S.; Wang, J.; Zhang, Q.; Jayne, J.; Fast, J.; Hubbe, J.; Shilling, J.; Zaveri, R.

doi:https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-16-1729-2016

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Carbonaceous Aerosols and Radiative Effects Study (CARES)

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15 Feb 2016

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| 15 Feb 2016

What do correlations tell us about anthropogenic–biogenic interactions and SOA formation in the Sacramento plume during CARES?

L. Kleinman, C. Kuang, A. Sedlacek, G. Senum, S. Springston, J. Wang, Q. Zhang, J. Jayne, J. Fast, J. Hubbe, J. Shilling, and R. Zaveri

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RC C8320: 'Anthropogenic-biogenic SOA', Anonymous Referee #1, 21 Oct 2015
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Atmospheric measurements of total organic aerosol (OA) and tracers of anthropogenic and biogenic emissions are used to quantify synergistic effects (A–B interactions) between two classes of precursors in the formation of OA. Regressions are consistent with the Sacramento plume composed mainly of modern carbon, and OA correlating best with an anthropogenic tracer. It is found that meteorological conditions during a pollution episode can mimic effects of A–B interactions.