Characterization of submicron aerosols during a month of serious pollution in Beijing, 2013 Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics DOI 10.5194/acp-14-2887-2014 20 March 2014 In January 2013, Beijing experienced several serious haze events. To achieve a better understanding of the characteristics, sources and processes of aerosols during this month, an Aerodyne high-resolution time-of-flight aerosol mass spectrometer was deployed at an urban site between 1 January and 1 February 2013 to obtain the size-resolved chemical composition of non-refractory submicron particles. Read more
Uncertainty analysis of projections of ozone-depleting substances: mixing ratios, EESC, ODPs, and GWPs Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics DOI 10.5194/acp-14-2757-2014 17 March 2014 Here the authors present a comprehensive uncertainty analysis of future mixing ratios of ozone-depleting substances (ODPs), levels of equivalent effective stratospheric chlorine (EESC), ozone depletion potentials, and global warming potentials (GWPs). Read more
The challenge of simulating the warmth of the mid-Miocene climatic optimum in CESM1 Climate of the Past DOI 10.5194/cp-10-523-2014 13 March 2014 In this paper, the authors use the recently released Community Earth System Model (CESM1.0) with a slab ocean to simulate the mid-Miocene climatic optimum, incorporating recent Miocene CO2 reconstructions of 400 ppm (parts per million). Read more
Subsurface pH and carbonate saturation state of aragonite on the Chinese side of the North Yellow Sea: seasonal variations and controls Biogeosciences DOI 10.5194/bg-11-1103-2014 26 February 2014 Based upon eight field surveys conducted between May 2011 and May 2012, we investigated seasonal variations in pH, carbonate saturation state of aragonite, and ancillary data on the Chinese side of the North Yellow Sea. Read more
Exploring local adaptation and the ocean acidification seascape – studies in the California Current Large Marine Ecosystem Biogeosciences DOI 10.5194/bg-11-1053-2014 24 February 2014 Here we present the OMEGAS strategy of co-locating sensors and oceanographic observations with biological studies on benthic marine invertebrates, specifically measurements of functional traits such as calcification-related processes and genetic variation in populations that are locally adapted to conditions in a particular region of the coast. Read more
Incidence of rough and irregular atmospheric ice particles from Small Ice Detector 3 measurements Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics DOI 10.5194/acp-14-1649-2014 12 February 2014 2D light-scattering patterns were obtained in situ for the first time using the Small Ice Detector 3 probe during several flights in a variety of mid-latitude mixed-phase and cirrus clouds. Read more
Observed decline of the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation 2004–2012 Ocean Science DOI 10.5194/os-10-29-2014 6 February 2014 The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation and its component parts are monitored by combining a transatlantic array of moored instruments with submarine-cable-based measurements of the Gulf Stream and satellite derived Ekman transport. The time series has recently been extended to October 2012 and the results show a downward trend since 2004. Read more
Using palaeo-climate comparisons to constrain future projections in CMIP5 Climate of the Past DOI 10.5194/cp-10-221-2014 5 February 2014 We present a selection of methodologies for using the palaeo-climate model component of the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (Phase 5) to attempt to constrain future climate projections using the same models. Read more
Salinity changes in the Agulhas leakage area recorded by stable hydrogen isotopes of C37 alkenones during Termination I and II Climate of the Past DOI 10.5194/cp-10-251-2014 5 February 2014 We reconstructed sea surface salinity changes using alkenone δD, and paleo-sea surface temperature using TEXH86 and UK’37, from two sediment cores located in the Agulhas leakage area during Termination I and II. Read more
Autonomous thermal camera system for monitoring the active lava lake at Erebus volcano, Antarctica Geoscientific Instrumentation, Methods and Data Systems DOI 10.5194/gi-3-13-2014 5 February 2014 In December 2012, the Mount Erebus Volcano Observatory installed a thermal infrared camera system to monitor the volcano’s active lava lake. The new system is designed to be autonomous, and capable of capturing images of the lava lake continuously throughout the year. Read more
