Abstract: A model of sulfate aerosol growth, containing homogeneous gas kinetics, particle growth by coagulationand heteromolecular diffusion, and solar radiation effects has been developed to examine the microphysicalmechanisms ...

Abstract: A planetary boundary layer (PBL) model has been modified to include a Saharan air layer containing the bulk of Saharan dust. The Saharan air layer is recognized as a deep mixed layer which extends up to 4?6 km during hot ...