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Megacities: air quality and climate impacts from local to global scales
Editor(s): L. Molina, A. Baklanov, M. Gauss, and U. Pöschl


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Sources and production of organic aerosol in Mexico City: insights from the combination of a chemical transport model (PMCAMx-2008) and measurements during MILAGRO
A. P. Tsimpidi, V. A. Karydis, M. Zavala, W. Lei, N. Bei, L. Molina, and S. N. Pandis
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 10, 27925-27965, 2010
 Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1611 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  15 Nov 2010
Simulations of organic aerosol concentrations in Mexico City using the WRF-CHEM model during the MCMA-2006/MILAGRO campaign
G. Li, M. Zavala, W. Lei, A. P. Tsimpidi, V. A. Karydis, S. N. Pandis, and L. T. Molina
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 10, 29349-29404, 2010
 Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 4822 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  01 Dec 2010
Modeling organic aerosols in a megacity: comparison of simple and complex representations of the volatility basis set approach
M. Shrivastava, J. Fast, R. Easter, W. I. Gustafson Jr., R. A. Zaveri, J. L. Jimenez, P. Saide, and A. Hodzic
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 10, 30205-30277, 2010
 Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 4198 KB)   Supplement (92 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  10 Dec 2010
The impact of temperature changes on summer time ozone and its' precursors in the Eastern Mediterranean
U. Im, K. Markakis, A. Poupkou, D. Melas, A. Unal, E. Gerasopoulos, N. Daskalakis, and M. Kanakidou
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 11, 4355-4398, 2011
 Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 10973 KB)   Supplement (245 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 5 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  07 Feb 2011
The DAURE field campaign: meteorological overview
O. Jorba, M. Pandolfi, M. Spada, J. M. Baldasano, J. Pey, A. Alastuey, D. Arnold, M. Sicard, B. Artiñano, M. A. Revuelta, and X. Querol
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 11, 4953-5001, 2011
 Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 5525 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 5 Comments)   Publication in ACP not foreseen


  09 Feb 2011
The 2005 Study of Organic Aerosols at Riverside (SOAR-1): instrumental intercomparisons and fine particle composition
K. S. Docherty, A. C. Aiken, J. A. Huffman, I. M. Ulbrich, P. F. DeCarlo, D. Sueper, D. R. Worsnop, D. C. Snyder, B. D. Grover, D. J. Eatough, A. H. Goldstein, P. J. Ziemann, and J. L. Jimenez
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 11, 6301-6362, 2011
 Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1943 KB)   Supplement (522 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  23 Feb 2011
Simultaneous retrieval of aerosol and cloud properties during the MILAGRO field campaign
K. Knobelspiesse, B. Cairns, J. Redemann, R. W. Bergstrom, and A. Stohl
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 11, 6363-6413, 2011
 Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 4442 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  23 Feb 2011
Trace gas and particle emissions from open biomass burning in Mexico
R. J. Yokelson, I. R. Burling, S. P. Urbanski, E. L. Atlas, K. Adachi, P. R. Buseck, C. Wiedinmyer, S. K. Akagi, D. W. Toohey, and C. E. Wold
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 11, 7321-7374, 2011
 Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2410 KB)   Supplement (49 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 3 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  03 Mar 2011
Mass and chemical composition of size-segregated aerosols (PM1, PM2.5, PM10) over Athens, Greece: local versus regional sources
C. Theodosi, G. Grivas, P. Zarmpas, A. Chaloulakou, and N. Mihalopoulos
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 11, 7659-7691, 2011
 Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 3386 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  04 Mar 2011
Aerosol effects on the photochemistry in Mexico City during MCMA-2006/MILAGRO campaign
G. Li, N. Bei, X. Tie, and L. T. Molina
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 11, 8625-8664, 2011
 Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 4142 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  14 Mar 2011
Air-chemistry "turbulence": power-law scaling and statistical regularity
H.-m. Hsu, C.-Y. Lin, A. Guenther, J. J. Tribbia, and S. C. Liu
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 11, 9635-9672, 2011
 Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 6170 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 5 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  22 Mar 2011
Detailed comparisons of airborne formaldehyde measurements with box models during the 2006 INTEX-B campaign: potential evidence for unmeasured and multi-generation volatile organic carbon oxidation processing
A. Fried, C. Cantrell, J. Olson, J. H. Crawford, P. Weibring, J. Walega, D. Richter, W. Junkermann, R. Volkamer, R. Sinreich, B. G. Heikes, D. O'Sullivan, D. R. Blake, N. Blake, S. Meinardi, E. Apel, A. Weinheimer, D. Knapp, A. Perring, R. C. Cohen, H. Fuelberg, R. E. Shetter, S. R. Hall, K. Ullmann, W. H. Brune, J. Mao, X. Ren, L. G. Huey, H. B. Singh, J. W Hair, and D. Riemer
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 11, 9887-9957, 2011
 Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 3347 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 3 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  24 Mar 2011
Aerosol Climatology over Nile Delta based on MODIS, MISR and OMI satellite data
H. S. Marey, J. C. Gille, H. M. El-Askary, E. A. Shalaby, and M. E. El-Raey
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 11, 10449-10484, 2011
 Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2375 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 3 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  04 Apr 2011
Atmospheric impacts of the 2010 Russian wildfires: integrating modelling and measurements of the extreme air pollution episode in the Moscow megacity region
I. B. Konovalov, M. Beekmann, I. N. Kuznetsova, A. Yurova, and A. M. Zvyagintsev
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 11, 12141-12205, 2011
 Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2967 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 9 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  19 Apr 2011
Optical properties, morphology and elemental chemical composition of atmospheric particles at T1 supersite on MILAGRO campaign
G. Carabali, R. Mamani-Paco, T. Castro, O. Peralta, E. Herrera, and B. Trujillo
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 11, 15775-15799, 2011
 Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 4294 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  25 May 2011
Nudging technique for scale bridging in air quality/climate atmospheric composition modelling
A. Maurizi, F. Russo, M. D'Isidoro, and F. Tampieri
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 11, 17177-17199, 2011
 Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 12849 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 3 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  20 Jun 2011
Air quality trends in Europe over the past decade: a first multi-model assessment
A. Colette, C. Granier, Ø. Hodnebrog, H. Jakobs, A. Maurizi, A. Nyiri, B. Bessagnet, A. D'Angiola, M. D'Isidoro, M. Gauss, F. Meleux, M. Memmesheimer, A. Mieville, L. Rouïl, F. Russo, S. Solberg, F. Stordal, and F. Tampieri
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 11, 19029-19087, 2011
 Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 5224 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 3 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  04 Jul 2011
Estimation of NOx emissions from Delhi using car MAX-DOAS observations and comparison with OMI satellite data
R. Shaiganfar, S. Beirle, M. Sharma, A. Chauhan, R. P. Singh, and T. Wagner
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 11, 19179-19212, 2011
 Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1335 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  05 Jul 2011
Formation of semivolatile inorganic aerosols in the mexico city metropolitan area during the milagro campaign
V. A. Karydis, A. P. Tsimpidi, W. Lei, L. T. Molina, and S. N. Pandis
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 11, 21995-22032, 2011
 Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2097 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  04 Aug 2011
Impacts of aerosols on weather and regional climate over the Pearl River Delta megacity area in China
Y. Wang, Q. Wan, W. Meng, F. Liao, H. Tan, and R. Zhang
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 11, 23275-23316, 2011
 Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 3086 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  18 Aug 2011
Summertime impacts of Eastern Mediterranean megacity emissions on air quality
U. Im and M. Kanakidou
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 11, 26657-26690, 2011
 Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 7431 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  27 Sep 2011
Identification and quantification of organic aerosol from cooking and other sources in Barcelona using aerosol mass spectrometer data
C. Mohr, P. F. DeCarlo, M. F. Heringa, R. Chirico, J. G. Slowik, R. Richter, C. Reche, A. Alastuey, X. Querol, R. Seco, J. Peñuelas, J. L. Jiménez, M. Crippa, R. Zimmermann, U. Baltensperger, and A. S. H. Prévôt
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 11, 27383-27420, 2011
 Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 4768 KB)   Supplement (6606 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 3 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  06 Oct 2011
Relationship between particulate matter and childhood asthma – basis of a future warning system for Central Phoenix
R. Dimitrova, N. Lurponglukana, H. J. S. Fernando, G. C. Runger, P. Hyde, B. C. Hedquist, J. Anderson, W. Bannister, and W. Johnson
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 11, 28627-28661, 2011
 Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1642 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 8 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  25 Oct 2011
Megacity ozone air quality under four alternative future scenarios
T. M. Butler, Z. S. Stock, M. R. Russo, H. A. C. Denier van der Gon, and M. G. Lawrence
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 12, 129-163, 2012
 Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1716 KB)   Supplement (2039 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 3 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  02 Jan 2012
A model study of the Eastern Mediterranean ozone levels during the hot summer of 2007
Ø. Hodnebrog, S. Solberg, F. Stordal, T. M. Svendby, D. Simpson, M. Gauss, A. Hilboll, G. G. Pfister, S. Turquety, A. Richter, J. P. Burrows, and H. A. C. Denier van der Gon
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 12, 7617-7675, 2012
 Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 13531 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 3 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  16 Mar 2012
The carbon emissions of Chinese cities
H. Wang, J. Bi, R. Zhang, and M. Liu
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 12, 7985-8007, 2012
 Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 819 KB)   Supplement (42 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  21 Mar 2012
Impact of urban parameterization on high resolution air quality forecast with the GEM – AQ model
J. Struzewska and J. W. Kaminski
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 12, 9517-9551, 2012
 Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2289 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  12 Apr 2012
Physical and chemical properties of the regional mixed layer of Mexico's Megapolis – Part 2: Evaluation of measured and modeled trace gases and particle size distributions
C. Ochoa, D. Baumgardner, M. Grutter, J. Allan, J. Fast, and B. Rappenglueck
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 12, 9813-9856, 2012
 Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2203 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  16 Apr 2012
Total OH reactivity measurements in Paris during the 2010 MEGAPOLI winter campaign
C. Dolgorouky, V. Gros, R. Sarda-Esteve, V. Sinha, J. Williams, N. Marchand, S. Sauvage, L. Poulain, J. Sciare, and B. Bonsang
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 12, 10937-10994, 2012
 Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 4773 KB)   Supplement (612 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  27 Apr 2012
Chemically-resolved aerosol eddy covariance flux measurements in urban Mexico City during MILAGRO 2006
R. Zalakeviciute, M. L. Alexander, E. Allwine, J. L. Jimenez, B. T. Jobson, L. T. Molina, E. Nemitz, S. N. Pressley, T. VanReken, I. M. Ulbrich, E. Velasco, and B. K. Lamb
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 12, 11899-11939, 2012
 Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2291 KB)   Supplement (2137 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 3 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  09 May 2012
Contribution of garbage burning to chloride and PM2.5 in Mexico City
G. Li, W. Lei, N. Bei, and L. T. Molina
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 12, 13667-13689, 2012
 Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2332 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  01 Jun 2012
Future air quality in Europe: a multi-model assessment of projected exposure to ozone
A. Colette, C. Granier, Ø. Hodnebrog, H. Jakobs, A. Maurizi, A. Nyiri, S. Rao, M. Amann, B. Bessagnet, A. D'Angiola, M. Gauss, C. Heyes, Z. Klimont, F. Meleux, M. Memmesheimer, A. Mieville, L. Rouïl, F. Russo, S. Schucht, D. Simpson, F. Stordal, F. Tampieri, and M. Vrac
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 12, 14771-14812, 2012
 Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2494 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  11 Jun 2012
Aerosol mixing-state, hygroscopic growth and cloud activation efficiency during MIRAGE 2006
S. Lance, T. Raatikainen, T. Onasch, D. R. Worsnop, X.-Y. Yu, M. L. Alexander, M. R. Stolzenburg, P. H. McMurry, J. N. Smith, and A. Nenes
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 12, 15709-15742, 2012
 Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2050 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  25 Jun 2012
Uncertainties in SOA simulations due to meteorological uncertainties in Mexico City during MILAGRO-2006 field campaign
N. Bei, G. Li, and L. T. Molina
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 12, 16293-16326, 2012
 Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2469 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  03 Jul 2012
Modeling the impacts of biomass burning on air quality in and around Mexico City
W. Lei, G. Li, and L. Molina
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 12, 22891-22943, 2012
 Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2595 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  05 Sep 2012
The dispersion characteristics of air pollution from world's megacities
M. Cassiani, A. Stohl, and S. Eckhardt
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 12, 26351-26400, 2012
 Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 3011 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Final Response, 4 Comments)   Manuscript under review for ACP


  05 Oct 2012
Top-down estimation of carbon monoxide emissions from the Mexico Megacity based on FTIR measurements from ground and space
W. Stremme, M. Grutter, C. Rivera, A. Bezanilla, A. R. Garcia, I. Ortega, M. George, C. Clerbaux, P. Coheur, D. Hurtmans, J. W. Hannigan, and M. T. Coffey
Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 12, 29915-29965, 2012
 Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1579 KB)   Supplement (586 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (ACP)


  21 Nov 2012