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Magee Scientific Model AE33 Aethalometer
Citation:
Dindal, A. Magee Scientific Model AE33 Aethalometer. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-15/011, 2014.
Impact/Purpose:
The purpose of this verification test was to generate performance data on BC monitors so organizations and users interested in installing and operating these systems can make informed decisions about their use. Black carbon is a term that is commonly used to describe strongly light absorbing carbon (LAC), which is thought to play a significant role in global climate change through direct absorption of light, interaction with clouds, and by reducing the reflectivity of snow and ice
Description:
The Aethalometer™ is used for the real-time measurement of optically-absorbing ‘Black’ or ‘Elemental’ carbon aerosol particles. The name “Aethalometer” is derived from the classical Greek verb ‘aethaloun’ (αεθαλουν), meaning ‘to blacken with soot’. It was conceptualized in 1979, commercialized in 1986, and has been under continuous development since that date. The Aethalometer Model AE31 was tested by the ETV Program in 2001. The Model AE33 Aethalometer was released in 2012, and incorporates many scientific and technical improvements relative to earlier models.