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ACPD - Volume 6, Most Commented Papers

Development and testing of a desert dust module in a regional climate model
A. S. Zakey, F. Solmon, and F. Giorgi
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 1749-1792, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1928 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 13 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  10 Mar 2006
The role of the retention coefficient for the scavenging and redistribution of highly soluble trace gases by deep convective cloud systems: model sensitivity studies
M. Salzmann, M. G. Lawrence, V. T. J. Phillips, and L. J. Donner
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 10773-10809, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 5630 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 12 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  24 Oct 2006
Nitrogen and oxygen isotopic constraints on the origin of atmospheric nitrate in coastal Antarctica
J. Savarino, J. Kaiser, S. Morin, D. M. Sigman, and M. H. Thiemens
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 8817-8870, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 952 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 12 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  21 Sep 2006
Cluster analysis of the organic peaks in bulk mass spectra obtained during the 2002 New England Air Quality Study with an Aerodyne aerosol mass spectrometer
C. Marcolli, M. R. Canagaratna, D. R. Worsnop, R. Bahreini, J. A. de Gouw, C. Warneke, P. D. Goldan, W. C. Kuster, E. J. Williams, B. M. Lerner, J. M. Roberts, J. F. Meagher, F. C. Fehsenfeld, M. L. Marchewka, S. B. Bertman, and A. M. Middlebrook
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 4601-4641, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1411 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 12 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  12 Jun 2006
Stationary planetary wave propagation in Northern Hemisphere winter – climatological analysis of the refractive index
Q. Li, H.-F. Graf, and M. A. Giorgetta
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 9033-9067, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 4367 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 11 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  25 Sep 2006
Estimating a relationship between aerosol optical thickness and surface wind speed over the ocean
P. Glantz, D. E. Nilsson, and W. von Hoyningen-Huene
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 11621-11651, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1772 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Final Response, 10 Comments)


  21 Nov 2006
Stratospheric dryness
J. Lelieveld, C. Brühl, P. Jöckel, B. Steil, P. J. Crutzen, H. Fischer, M. A. Giorgetta, P. Hoor, M. G. Lawrence, M. Milz, R. Sausen, G. P. Stiller, and H. Tost
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 11247-11298, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 14377 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 10 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  14 Nov 2006
The oleic acid-ozone heterogeneous reaction system: products, kinetics, secondary chemistry, and atmospheric implications of a model system – a review
J. Zahardis and G. A. Petrucci
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 11093-11179, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1184 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 10 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  09 Nov 2006
Validation of remotely sensed profiles of atmospheric state variables: strategies and terminology
T. von Clarmann
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 4973-4994, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 342 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 10 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  20 Jun 2006
Simulations of preindustrial, present-day, and 2100 conditions in the NASA GISS composition and climate model G-PUCCINI
D. T. Shindell, G. Faluvegi, N. Unger, E. Aguilar, G. A. Schmidt, D. M. Koch, S. E. Bauer, and R. L. Miller
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 4795-4878, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2529 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 10 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  15 Jun 2006
Long-memory processes in global ozone and temperature variations
C. Varotsos and D. Kirk-Davidoff
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 4325-4340, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 777 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 10 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  30 May 2006
Homogeneous nucleation rates of nitric acid dihydrate (NAD) at simulated stratospheric conditions – Part I: Experimental results
O. Stetzer, O. Möhler, R. Wagner, S. Benz, H. Saathoff, H. Bunz, and O. Indris
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 2091-2117, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2300 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 10 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  28 Mar 2006
Technical Note: Long-term memory effect in the atmospheric CO2 concentration at Mauna Loa
C. Varotsos, M.-N. Assimakopoulos, and M. Efstathiou
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 11957-11970, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 451 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 9 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  24 Nov 2006
Contribution of fungi to primary biogenic aerosols in the atmosphere: active discharge of spores, carbohydrates, and inorganic ions by Asco- and Basidiomycota
W. Elbert, P. E. Taylor, M. O. Andreae, and U. Pöschl
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 11317-11355, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1724 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 9 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  15 Nov 2006
Impact of an improved radiation scheme in the MAECHAM5 General Circulation Model
C. Cagnazzo, E. Manzini, M. A. Giorgetta, and P. M. De F. Forster
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 11067-11092, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 975 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 9 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  07 Nov 2006
First-year sea-ice contact predicts bromine monoxide (BrO) levels better than potential frost flower contact
W. R. Simpson, D. Carlson, G. Hoenninger, T. A. Douglas, M. Sturm, D. Perovich, and U. Platt
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 11051-11066, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 413 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 9 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  07 Nov 2006
The relationship between tropospheric wave forcing and tropical lower stratospheric water vapor
S. Dhomse, M. Weber, and J. Burrows
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 9563-9581, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1158 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 9 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  28 Sep 2006
First Odin sub-mm retrievals in the tropical upper troposphere: ice cloud properties
P. Eriksson, M. Ekström, B. Rydberg, and D. P. Murtagh
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 8681-8712, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1681 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 9 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  13 Sep 2006
Regional pollution potentials of megacities and other major population centers
M. G. Lawrence, T. M. Butler, J. Steinkamp, B. R. Gurjar, and J. Lelieveld
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 13323-13366, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 4272 KB)   Supplement (9035 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 8 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  19 Dec 2006
Technical Note: Regularization performances with the error consistency method in the case of retrieved atmospheric profiles
S. Ceccherini, C. Belotti, B. Carli, P. Raspollini, and M. Ridolfi
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 13307-13321, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 442 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 8 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  18 Dec 2006
Interference errors in infrared remote sounding of the atmosphere
R. Sussmann and T. Borsdorff
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 13027-13073, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 4238 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 8 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  12 Dec 2006
Regional characteristics of spring Asian dust and its impact on aerosol chemistry over northern China
Y. L. Sun, G. S. Zhuang, Z. F. Wang, Y. Wang, W. J. Zhang, A. H. Tang, X. J. Zhao, and L. Jia
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 12825-12864, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1254 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Final Response, 8 Comments)


  08 Dec 2006
The global impact of supersaturation in a coupled chemistry-climate model
A. Gettelman and D. E. Kinnison
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 12433-12468, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 727 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 8 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  01 Dec 2006
Surface tensions of multi-component mixed inorganic/organic aqueous systems of atmospheric significance: measurements, model predictions and importance for cloud activation predictions
D. O. Topping, G. B. McFiggans, G. Kiss, Z. Varga, M. C. Facchini, S. Decesari, and M. Mircea
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 12057-12120, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1294 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 8 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  27 Nov 2006
Source apportionment of submicron organic aerosols at an urban site by linear unmixing of aerosol mass spectra
V. A. Lanz, M. R. Alfarra, U. Baltensperger, B. Buchmann, C. Hueglin, and A. S. H. Prévôt
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 11681-11725, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 884 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 8 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  21 Nov 2006
Interannual variability and long term changes in planetary wave activity in the middle atmosphere observed by lidar
A. Hauchecorne, P. Keckhut, and M. L. Chanin
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 11299-11316, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 884 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Final Response, 8 Comments)


  14 Nov 2006
On the variability of the Ring effect in the near ultraviolet: understanding the role of aerosols and multiple scattering
A. O. Langford, R. Schofield, J. S. Daniel, R. W. Portmann, M. L. Melamed, H. L. Miller, E. G. Dutton, and S. Solomon
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 10153-10182, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 699 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 8 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  12 Oct 2006
First Odin sub-mm retrievals in the tropical upper troposphere: humidity and cloud ice signals
M. Ekström, P. Eriksson, B. Rydberg, and D. P. Murtagh
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 8649-8680, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1006 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 8 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  13 Sep 2006
The January 2006 low ozone event over the UK
M. Keil, D. R. Jackson, and M. C. Hort
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 8457-8483, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 3396 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 8 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  05 Sep 2006
A modeling analysis of a heavy air pollution episode occurred in Beijing
X. An, T. Zhu, Z. Wang, C. Li, and Y. Wang
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 8215-8240, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2748 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 8 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  29 Aug 2006
Simulating aerosol microphysics with the ECHAM/MADE GCM – Part II: Results from a first multiannual integration
A. Lauer and J. Hendricks
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 7519-7562, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1330 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 8 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  07 Aug 2006
Prompt deliquescence and efflorescence of aerosol nanoparticles
G. Biskos, D. Paulsen, L. M. Russell, P. R. Buseck, and S. T. Martin
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 7051-7073, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 492 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 8 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  25 Jul 2006
MIPAS level 2 operational analysis
P. Raspollini, C. Belotti, A. Burgess, B. Carli, M. Carlotti, S. Ceccherini, B. M. Dinelli, A. Dudhia, J.-M. Flaud, B. Funke, M. Höpfner, M. Lopez-Puertas, V. Payne, C. Piccolo, J. J. Remedios, M. Ridolfi, and R. Spang
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 6525-6585, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1845 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 8 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  13 Jul 2006
Variability and trends in total and vertically resolved stratospheric ozone
D. Brunner, J. Staehelin, J. A. Maeder, I. Wohltmann, and G. E. Bodeker
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 6317-6368, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 4803 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 8 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  12 Jul 2006
A modified band approach for the accurate calculation of on-line photolysis rates in stratospheric-tropospheric Chemical Transport Models
J. E. Williams, J. Landgraf, A. Bregman, and H. Walter
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 3513-3570, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2989 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 8 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  05 May 2006
Methane production from mixed tropical savanna and forest vegetation in Venezuela
P. J. Crutzen, E. Sanhueza, and C. A. M. Brenninkmeijer
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 3093-3097, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 233 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Final Response, 8 Comments)


  13 Apr 2006
Contribution of mixing to the upward transport across the TTL
P. Konopka, G. Günther, R. Müller, F. H. S. dos Santos, C. Schiller, F. Ravegnani, A. Ulanovsky, H. Schlager, C. M. Volk, S. Viciani, L. Pan, D.-S. McKenna, and M. Riese
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 12217-12266, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 4620 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 7 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  28 Nov 2006
Extinction coefficients retrieved in deep tropical ice clouds from lidar observations using a CALIPSO-like algorithm compared to in-situ measurements from the Cloud Integrated Nephelometer during CRYSTAL-FACE
V. Noel, D. M. Winker, T. J. Garrett, and M. McGill
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 10649-10672, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 547 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 7 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  19 Oct 2006
Do organic surface films on sea salt aerosols influence atmospheric chemistry? – A model study
L. Smoydzin and R. von Glasow
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 10373-10402, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1260 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 7 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  17 Oct 2006
A study of polar ozone depletion based on sequential assimilation of satellite data from the ENVISAT/MIPAS and Odin/SMR instruments
J. D. Rösevall, D. P. Murtagh, J. Urban, and A. K. Jones
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 9967-9994, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1156 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 7 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  10 Oct 2006
Air-sea fluxes of methanol, acetone, acetaldehyde, isoprene and DMS from a Norwegian fjord following a phytoplankton bloom in a mesocosm experiment
V. Sinha, J. Williams, M. Meyerhöfer, U. Riebesell, A. I. Paulino, and A. Larsen
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 9907-9935, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1210 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 7 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  10 Oct 2006
The Chisholm firestorm: observed microstructure, precipitation and lightning activity of a pyro-Cb
D. Rosenfeld, M. Fromm, J. Trentmann, G. Luderer, M. O. Andreae, and R. Servranckx
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 9877-9906, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 4187 KB)   Supplement (1666 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 7 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  09 Oct 2006
Mirror image hydrocarbons from Tropical and Boreal forests
J. Williams, N. Yassaa, S. Bartenbach, and J. Lelieveld
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 9583-9602, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2614 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 7 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  29 Sep 2006
Identification and classification of the formation of intermediate ions measured in boreal forest
A. Hirsikko, T. Bergman, L. Laakso, M. Dal Maso, I. Riipinen, U. Hõrrak, and M. Kulmala
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 9187-9212, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 613 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 7 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  25 Sep 2006
Global contrail radiative forcing and the impact of diurnal variations of air the impact of diurnal variations of air
N. Stuber and P. Forster
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 9123-9149, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 598 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 7 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  25 Sep 2006
Solid particles in the tropical lowest stratosphere
J. K. Nielsen, N. Larsen, F. Cairo, G. Di Donfrancesco, J. M. Rosen, G. Durry, G. Held, and J. P. Pommereau
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 9003-9032, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1379 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 7 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  25 Sep 2006
Understanding the kinetics of the ClO dimer cycle
M. von Hobe, R. J. Salawitch, T. Canty, H. Keller-Rudek, G. K. Moortgat, J.-U. Grooß, R. Müller, and F. Stroh
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 7905-7944, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1623 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 7 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  14 Aug 2006
Consecutive reactions of aromatic–OH adducts with NO, NO2 and O2: benzene, toluene, m- and p-xylene, hexamethylbenzene, phenol, m-cresol and aniline
R. Koch, R. Knispel, M. Elend, M. Siese, and C. Zetzsch
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 7623-7656, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 521 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 7 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  09 Aug 2006
Rocket measurements of positive ions during polar mesosphere winter echo conditions
A. Brattli, T. A. Blix, Ø Lie-Svendsen, U.-P. Hoppe, F.-J. Lübken, M. Rapp, W. Singer, R. Latteck, and M. Friedrich
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 7093-7117, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2788 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 7 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  26 Jul 2006
Comparisons between SCIAMACHY atmospheric CO2 retrieved using (FSI) WFM-DOAS to ground based FTIR data and the TM3 chemistry transport model
M. P. Barkley, P. S. Monks, U. Frieß, R. L. Mittermeier, H. Fast, S. Körner, and M. Heimann
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 5387-5425, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1614 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 7 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  27 Jun 2006
A global emission inventory of carbonaceous aerosol from historic records of fossil fuel and biofuel consumption for the period 1860–1997
C. Junker and C. Liousse
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 4897-4927, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 842 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 7 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  19 Jun 2006
Discriminating raining from non-raining clouds at mid-latitudes using multispectral satellite data
T. Nauss and A. A. Kokhanovsky
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 1385-1398, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1745 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 7 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  20 Feb 2006
Switching cloud cover and dynamical regimes from open to closed Benard cells in response to the suppression of precipitation by aerosols
D. Rosenfeld, Y. J. Kaufman, and I. Koren
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 1179-1198, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2054 KB)   Supplement (23773 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 7 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  10 Feb 2006
A numerical study of tropical cross-tropopause transport by convective overshoots during the TROCCINOX golden day
J.-P. Chaboureau, J.-P. Cammas, J. Duron, P. J. Mascart, N. M. Sitnikov, and H.-J. Voessing
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 13001-13025, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1811 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  12 Dec 2006
Latitudinal aerosol size distribution variation in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean measured aboard the FS-Polarstern
P. I. Williams, G. McFiggans, and M. W. Gallagher
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 12865-12893, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 626 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  11 Dec 2006
The Assimilation of Envisat data (ASSET) project
W. A. Lahoz, A. J. Geer, S. Bekki, N. Bormann, S. Ceccherini, H. Elbern, Q. Errera, H. J. Eskes, D. Fonteyn, D. R. Jackson, B. Khattatov, S. Massart, V.-H. Peuch, S. Rharmili, M. Ridolfi, A. Segers, O. Talagrand, H. E. Thornton, A. F. Vik, and T. von Clarmann
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 12769-12824, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 5018 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)


  08 Dec 2006
3-D polarised simulations of space-borne passive mm/sub-mm midlatitude cirrus observations: a case study
C. P. Davis, K. F. Evans, S. A. Buehler, D. L. Wu, and H. C. Pumphrey
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 12701-12728, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 5650 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  06 Dec 2006
Near-real time retrieval of tropospheric NO2 from OMI
K. F. Boersma, H. J. Eskes, J. P. Veefkind, E. J. Brinksma, R. J. van der A, M. Sneep, G. H. J. van der Oord, P. F. Levelt, P. Stammes, J. F. Gleason, and E. J. Bucsela
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 12301-12345, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 4600 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  29 Nov 2006
Atmospheric effects and societal consequences of regional scale nuclear conflicts and acts of individual nuclear terrorism
O. B. Toon, R. P. Turco, A. Robock, C. Bardeen, L. Oman, and G. L. Stenchikov
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 11745-11816, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1782 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  22 Nov 2006
Examining aerosol indirect effect under contrasting environments during the ACE-2 experiment
H. Guo, J. E. Penner, M. Herzog, and H. Pawlowska
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 11561-11596, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 4053 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  20 Nov 2006
Including the sub-grid scale plume rise of vegetation fires in low resolution atmospheric transport models
S. R. Freitas, K. M. Longo, R. Chatfield, D. Latham, M. A. F. Silva Dias, M. O. Andreae, E. Prins, J. C. Santos, R. Gielow, and J. A. Carvalho Jr.
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 11521-11559, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1082 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  17 Nov 2006
MIPAS Level 1B algorithms overview: operational processing and characterization
A. Kleinert, G. Aubertin, G. Perron, M. Birk, G. Wagner, F. Hase, H. Nett, and R. Poulin
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 10673-10711, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1588 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  20 Oct 2006
Evaluation of ozonesondes, HALOE, SAGE II and III, Odin-OSIRIS and SMR, and ENVISAT-GOMOS, -SCIAMACHY and -MIPAS ozone profiles in the tropics from SAOZ long duration balloon measurements in 2003 and 2004
F. Borchi and J.-P. Pommereau
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 10087-10152, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 888 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  11 Oct 2006
Lightning-produced NO2 observed by two ground-based UV-visible spectrometers at Vanscoy, Saskatchewan in August 2004
A. Fraser, F. Goutail, C. A. McLinden, S. M. L. Melo, and K. Strong
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 10063-10086, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 6870 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  11 Oct 2006
Comparison of Box-Air-Mass-Factors and Radiances for Multiple-Axis Differential Optical Absorption Spectroscopy (MAX-DOAS) Geometries calculated from different UV/visible Radiative Transfer Models
T. Wagner, J. P. Burrows, T. Deutschmann, B. Dix, C. von Friedeburg, U. Frieß, F. Hendrick, K.-P. Heue, H. Irie, H. Iwabuchi, Y. Kanaya, J. Keller, C. A. McLinden, H. Oetjen, E. Palazzi, A. Petritoli, U. Platt, O. Postylyakov, J. Pukite, A. Richter, M. van Roozendael, A. Rozanov, V. Rozanov, R. Sinreich, S. Sanghavi, and F. Wittrock
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 9823-9876, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1670 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  06 Oct 2006
Arctic smoke – record high air pollution levels in the European Arctic due to agricultural fires in Eastern Europe
A. Stohl, T. Berg, J. F. Burkhart, A. M. Fjæraa, C. Forster, A. Herber, Ø. Hov, C. Lunder, W. W. McMillan, S. Oltmans, M. Shiobara, D. Simpson, S. Solberg, K. Stebel, J. Ström, K. Tørseth, R. Treffeisen, K. Virkkunen, and K. E. Yttri
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 9655-9722, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 4067 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  05 Oct 2006
A 3D-CTM with detailed online PSC-microphysics: analysis of the Antarctic winter 2003 by comparison with satellite observations
F. Daerden, N. Larsen, S. Chabrillat, Q. Errera, S. Bonjean, D. Fonteyn, K. Hoppel, and M. Fromm
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 8511-8552, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 777 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  12 Sep 2006
A single parameter representation of hygroscopic growth and cloud condensation nucleus activity
M. D. Petters and S. M. Kreidenweis
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 8435-8456, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 395 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  05 Sep 2006
Reflection and transmission of solar light by clouds: asymptotic theory
A. A. Kokhanovsky and T. Nauss
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 8301-8334, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1281 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  31 Aug 2006
Mid-winter lower stratosphere temperatures in the Antarctic vortex: comparison between observations and ECMWF operational model.
M. C. Parrondo, M. Yela, M. Gil, P. von der Gathen, and H. Ochoa
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 7697-7714, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 665 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  09 Aug 2006
Distribution, magnitudes, reactivities, ratios and diurnal patterns of volatile organic compounds in the Valley of Mexico during the MCMA 2002 and 2003 field campaigns
E. Velasco, B. Lamb, H. Westberg, E. Allwine, G. Sosa, J. L. Arriaga-Colina, B. T. Jobson, M. Alexander, P. Prazeller, W. B. Knighton, T. M. Rogers, M. Grutter, S. C. Herndon, C. E. Kolb, M. Zavala, B. de Foy, R. Volkamer, L. T. Molina, and M. J. Molina
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 7563-7621, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 3172 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  08 Aug 2006
Mesoscale temperature fluctuations in the stratosphere
B. L. Gary
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 7369-7406, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1527 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  04 Aug 2006
The contribution of boundary layer nucleation events to total particle concentrations on regional and global scales
D. V. Spracklen, K. S. Carslaw, M. Kulmala, V.-M. Kerminen, G. W. Mann, and S.-L. Sihto
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 7323-7368, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1913 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  03 Aug 2006
PM measurement campaign HOVERT in the Greater Berlin area: model evaluation with chemically specified particulate matter observations for a one year period
M. Beekmann, A. Kerschbaumer, E. Reimer, R. Stern, and D. Möller
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 7285-7321, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 760 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  02 Aug 2006
The atmospheric chemistry general circulation model ECHAM5/MESSy1: consistent simulation of ozone from the surface to the mesosphere
P. Jöckel, H. Tost, A. Pozzer, C. Brühl, J. Buchholz, L. Ganzeveld, P. Hoor, A. Kerkweg, M. G. Lawrence, R. Sander, B. Steil, G. Stiller, M. Tanarhte, D. Taraborrelli, J. van Aardenne, and J. Lelieveld
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 6957-7050, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 12042 KB)   Supplement (208 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  25 Jul 2006
In situ observations of “cold trap? dehydration in the western tropical Pacific
F. Hasebe, M. Fujiwara, N. Nishi, M. Shiotani, H. Vömel, S. Oltmans, H. Takashima, S. Saraspriya, and N. Komala
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 6903-6931, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1636 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  24 Jul 2006
On the time-averaging of ultrafine particle number size spectra in vehicular plumes
X. Yao, N. T. Lau, M. Fang, and C. K. Chan
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 6825-6839, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 507 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  24 Jul 2006
Comparison of CO2 fluxes estimated using atmospheric and oceanic inversions, and role of fluxes and their interannual variability in simulating atmospheric CO2 concentrations
P. K. Patra, S. E. Mikaloff Fletcher, K. Ishijima, S. Maksyutov, and T. Nakazawa
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 6801-6823, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1691 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Final Response, 6 Comments)


  20 Jul 2006
Implementation of a Markov Chain Monte Carlo Method to inorganic aerosol modeling of observations from the MCMA-2003 Campaign. Part II: Model application to the CENICA, Pedregal and Santa Ana sites
F. M. San Martini, E. J. Dunlea, R. Volkamer, T. B. Onasch, J. T. Jayne, M. R. Canagaratna, D. R. Worsnop, C. E. Kolb, J. H. Shorter, S. C. Herndon, M. S. Zahniser, D. Salcedo, K. Dzepina, J. L. Jimenez, J. M. Ortega, K. S. Johnson, G. J. McRae, L. T. Molina, and M. J. Molina
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 5999-6040, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1581 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  10 Jul 2006
Change in global aerosol composition since preindustrial times
K. Tsigaridis, M. Krol, F. J. Dentener, Y. Balkanski, J. Lathière, S. Metzger, D. A. Hauglustaine, and M. Kanakidou
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 5585-5628, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1414 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  28 Jun 2006
Potential impacts of CF3I on ozone as a replacement for CF3Br in aircraft applications
Y. Li, K. O. Patten, D. J. Wuebbles, and D. Youn
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 5163-5195, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1894 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  26 Jun 2006
Radiative forcing by aerosols as derived from the AeroCom present-day and pre-industrial simulations
M. Schulz, C. Textor, S. Kinne, Y. Balkanski, S. Bauer, T. Berntsen, T. Berglen, O. Boucher, F. Dentener, S. Guibert, I. S. A. Isaksen, T. Iversen, D. Koch, A. Kirkevåg, X. Liu, V. Montanaro, G. Myhre, J. E. Penner, G. Pitari, S. Reddy, Ø. Seland, P. Stier, and T. Takemura
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 5095-5136, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2059 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  22 Jun 2006
Measurement-based modeling of bromine chemistry in the boundary layer: 1. Bromine chemistry at the Dead Sea
E. Tas, M. Peleg, D. U. Pedersen, V. Matveev, A. Pour Biazar, and M. Luria
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 4929-4971, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1026 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  19 Jun 2006
The water vapour distribution in the Arctic lowermost stratosphere during LAUTLOS campaign and related transport processes including stratosphere-troposphere exchange
A. Karpechko, A. Lukyanov, E. Kyrö, S. Khaikin, L. Korshunov, R. Kivi, and H. Vömel
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 4727-4754, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 4090 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  13 Jun 2006
Impact of cloud-borne aerosol representation on aerosol direct and indirect effects
S. J. Ghan and R. C. Easter
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 4341-4373, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 6290 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  31 May 2006
Correlation between traffic density and particle size distribution in a street canyon and the dependence on wind direction
J. Voigtländer, T. Tuch, W. Birmili, and A. Wiedensohler
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 4081-4107, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 983 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  22 May 2006
Search for evidence of trend slow-down in the long-term TOMS/SBUV total ozone data record: the importance of instrument drift uncertainty and fingerprint detection
R. S. Stolarski and S. Frith
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 3883-3912, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 12254 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  16 May 2006
Oxalic acid as a heterogeneous ice nucleus in the upper troposphere and its indirect aerosol effect
B. Zobrist, C. Marcolli, T. Koop, B. P. Luo, D. M. Murphy, U. Lohmann, A. Zardini, U. K. Krieger, T. Corti, D. J. Cziczo, S. Fueglistaler, P. K. Hudson, D. S. Thomson, and T. Peter
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 3571-3609, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1259 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  08 May 2006
Black carbon or brown carbon? The nature of light-absorbing carbonaceous aerosols
M. O. Andreae and A. Gelencsér
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 3419-3463, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2747 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  04 May 2006
Application of thermal dissociation-laser induced fluorescence (TD-LIF) to measurement of HNO3, Σalkyl nitrates, Σperoxy nitrates, and NO2 fluxes using eddy covariance
D. K. Farmer, P. J. Wooldridge, and R. C. Cohen
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 2923-2964, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 639 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  12 Apr 2006
Optical properties and mineralogical composition of different Saharan mineral dust samples: a laboratory study
C. Linke, O. Möhler, A. Veres, Á. Mohácsi, Z. Bozóki, G. Szabó, and M. Schnaiter
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 2897-2922, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 8100 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  11 Apr 2006
Evaluated kinetic and photochemical data for atmospheric chemistry: Volume III – reactions of inorganic halogens
R. Atkinson, D. L. Baulch, R. A. Cox, J. N. Crowley, R. F. Hampson, R. G. Hynes, M. E. Jenkin, M. J. Rossi, and J. Troe
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 2281-2702, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2895 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  07 Apr 2006
Technical note: Evaluation of standard ultraviolet absorption ozone monitors in a polluted urban environment
E. J. Dunlea, S. C. Herndon, D. D. Nelson, R. M. Volkamer, B. K. Lamb, E. J. Allwine, M. Grutter, C. R. Ramos Villegas, C. Marquez, S. Blanco, B. Cardenas, C. E. Kolb, L. T. Molina, and M. J. Molina
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 2241-2279, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1086 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  04 Apr 2006
Homogeneous nucleation rates of nitric acid dihydrate (NAD) at simulated stratospheric conditions – Part II: Modelling
O. Möhler, H. Bunz, and O. Stetzer
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 2119-2149, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 714 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  28 Mar 2006
An inverse modeling procedure to determine particle growth and nucleation rates from measured aerosol size distributions
B. Verheggen and M. Mozurkewich
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 1679-1723, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 561 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  07 Mar 2006
Efficiency of the deposition mode ice nucleation on mineral dust particles
O. Möhler, P. R. Field, P. Connolly, S. Benz, H. Saathoff, M. Schnaiter, R. Wagner, R. Cotton, M. Krämer, A. Mangold, and A. J. Heymsfield
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 1539-1577, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 588 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  23 Feb 2006
A parameterization of size resolved below cloud scavenging of aerosols by rain
J. S. Henzing, D. J. L. Olivié, and P. F. J. Van Velthoven
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 1355-1384, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 747 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  20 Feb 2006
Temporal and spectral variation of desert dust and biomass burning aerosol scenes from 1995–2000 using GOME
M. de Graaf, P. Stammes, and I. Aben
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 1321-1353, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 3419 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Final Response, 6 Comments)


  20 Feb 2006
Hygroscopicity of secondary organic aerosols formed by oxidation of cycloalkenes, monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, and related compounds
V. Varutbangkul, F. J. Brechtel, R. Bahreini, N. L. Ng, M. D. Keywood, J. H. Kroll, R. C. Flagan, J. H. Seinfeld, A. Lee, and A. H. Goldstein
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 1121-1177, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2149 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  09 Feb 2006
In-situ comparison of the NOy instruments flown in MOZAIC and SPURT
H.-W. Pätz, A. Volz-Thomas, M. I. Hegglin, D. Brunner, H. Fischer, and U. Schmidt
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 649-671, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1242 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  18 Jan 2006
NO2 Profile Retrieval using airborne multi axis UV-visible skylight absorption measurements over central Europe
M. Bruns, S. A. Buehler, J. P. Burrows, A. Richter, A. Rozanov, P. Wang, K.-P. Heue, U. Platt, I. Pundt, and T. Wagner
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 493-517, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1494 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  10 Jan 2006
Estimates of global terrestrial isoprene emissions using MEGAN (Model of Emissions of Gases and Aerosols from Nature)
A. Guenther, T. Karl, P. Harley, C. Wiedinmyer, P. I. Palmer, and C. Geron
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 6, 107-173, 2006
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 9339 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  03 Jan 2006