Chemical and Physical Properties of Aerosols in the Marine Boundary Layer

项目将进行实验室研究、现场测试和仪器相互比较，以彻底描述用于测量云凝结核的静态热梯度云室技术。明确确定云凝结核常规测量的能力水平是一项高度优先事项，并将使此类仪器能够在未来旨在调查海洋二甲基硫化物对云凝结核的影响从而对云发展和气候的影响的实地活动中进行常规部署。

The PI will conduct laboratory studies, field tests and instrument intercomparisons to thoroughly characterize the static thermal gradient cloud chamber technique for the measurement of cloud condensation nuclei. Clearly establishing the level of capability for routine measurements of cloud condensation nuclei is a high priority and will enable the routine deployment of such instruments in future field campaigns designed to investigate the effects of marine dimethyl sulfide on cloud condensation nuclei and thus on cloud development and climate.