Production flux of sea spray aerosol

Knowledge of the size‐ and composition‐dependent production flux of primary sea spray aerosol (SSA) particles and its dependence on environmental variables is required for modeling cloud microphysical properties and aerosol radiative influences, interpreting measurements of particulate matter in coastal areas and its relation to air quality, and evaluating rates of uptake and reactions of gases in sea spray drops. This review examines recent research pertinent to SSA production flux, which deals mainly with production of particles with r 80 (equilibrium radius at 80% relative humidity) less than 1 μm and as small as 0.01 μm. Production of sea spray particles and its dependence on controlling factors has been…

• UD
  U.S. Department of Energy

  Awards: AC02-98CH10886, DE-AC02, DE-AC02-
• EC
  European Commission

  Awards: 036833-2, 516099, 018332
• NO
  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
• OO
  Office of Science

  Awards: DE-AC02-98CH10886, DE-AC02
• OO
  Office of Naval Research

  Award: 61153N