The Mediterranean region is a unique area characterized by a large spectrum of
atmospheric phenomena, some of which have a high impact on many aspects of human …

The eastern Mediterranean (EM) is one of the regions in the world where elevated
concentrations of primary and secondary gaseous air pollutants have been reported …

This study investigates the fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) variability in the Klang Valley
urban-industrial environment. In total, 94 daily PM 2.5 samples were collected during a 1 …

This study presents in situ aircraft measurements of Saharan mineral dust transported over
the western Mediterranean basin in June–July 2013 during the ChArMEx/ADRIMED (the …

Investigating the vertical distribution of mineral dust masses and their microphysical
properties is crucial for accurately assessing the climate effects of dust. However, there are …

For the first time, a closure study of the relationship between the ice-nucleating particle
concentration (INP; INPC) and ice crystal number concentration (ICNC) in altocumulus and …

This study evaluates the potential of using aerosol optical depth (τ a) measurements to
characterise the microphysical and optical properties of atmospheric aerosols. With this aim …

Lockdown measures applied in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic spread to Italy in
the period March 13th–May 4th strongly limited the social and industrial activities with …

PM 2.5 samples were collected in four segregate one-month periods, each representing one
season, for analyzing their contents of water soluble inorganic ions (WSIIs) in a small city …

In the companion (Part I) paper, we have described and evaluated a new versatile optical
particle counter/sizer named LOAC (Light Optical Aerosol Counter), based on scattering …