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Accurate atmospheric heating requires precise aerosol absorption data. This study introduces a novel method using Aethalometer data to determine the multiple scattering enhancement factor, improving aerosol heating rate accuracy by up to 114% in the Arctic.

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  • Atmospheric Science
  • Aerosol Physics
  • Climate Science

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  • Accurate quantification of light-absorbing aerosols' atmospheric heating effect is crucial.
  • Standard reference instruments for aerosol absorption are not universally available.
  • Aethalometers are widely used but require accurate multiple scattering enhancement factor determination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a method for determining the multiple scattering enhancement factor (C_AE) using Aethalometer data.
  • To assess the impact of this dynamic C_AE determination on aerosol heating rate accuracy.
  • To compare Aethalometer-derived C_AE with experimental values and evaluate seasonal variations.

Main Methods:

  • Integrated published Aethalometer studies to utilize the AE33 dual-spot algorithm for C_AE calculation.
  • Compared Aethalometer-derived C_AE with MAAP (Multi-Angle Absorption Photometer) data in Milan.
  • Analyzed yearly, monthly, and seasonal variations of C_AE and its impact on aerosol heating rate calculations.

Main Results:

  • Aethalometer-derived C_AE showed excellent agreement with experimental C_MAAP (R² = 0.955, RMSE = 0.038).
  • Yearly C_AE was determined to be 2.52 ± 0.01, closely matching experimental values.
  • Seasonal analysis revealed higher C_AE in summer and lower values in winter/early spring.
  • Application of dynamic C_AE improved aerosol heating rate accuracy by up to 16% in Milan and 114% in the Arctic.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed method provides a reliable and accessible way to determine the multiple scattering enhancement factor from Aethalometer measurements.
  • Dynamic, space/time-specific C_AE determination significantly enhances the accuracy of aerosol heating rate estimations.
  • This approach is particularly valuable for improving climate modeling and understanding aerosol impacts in data-scarce regions.