Articles | Volume 2, issue 1
https://doi.org/10.5194/ar-2-153-2024
https://doi.org/10.5194/ar-2-153-2024
Research article
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06 Jun 2024
Research article |  | 06 Jun 2024

Extended aerosol optical depth (AOD) time series analysis in an Alpine valley: a comparative study from 2007 to 2023

Jochen Wagner, Alma Anna Ubele, Verena Schenzinger, and Axel Kreuter

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AOD Measurements from Davos, AERONET Version 3; AOD Level 2.0 NASA https://aeronet.gsfc.nasa.gov/new_web/photo_db_v3/Davos.html

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In this study, we explored how tiny particles in the air, known as aerosols, have changed over time in two mountainous areas in Austria and Switzerland from 2007 to 2023. By using special instruments that measure sunlight, we tracked these changes and found that the amount of aerosols has been decreasing in both locations. This is important because aerosols can affect both our health and the climate. This work is crucial for understanding air quality trends in mountain environments.
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