signature=2f5f7776a12b849050f88bd5b555c78c,Temporal Evolution of Single Particles Emitted From Miyak...

Abstract

Volcanic emissions represent a major source of sulfur and crustal material to the atmosphere. These emissions can have significant effects including modifying the radiative properties of the atmosphere, safety issues regarding aircraft flights, and health effects in the local regions. For these reasons, it is important to accurately predict volcano plumes, and to be able to distinguish them from dust or biomass burning events. With an increased understanding of how the mixing state of particles changes in volcanic plumes, the radiative properties may be modeled more accurately too. Semi-continuous measurements of individual particle size and chemical composition were made using a dual polarity aerosol time-of-flight mass spectrometer (ATOFMS) aboard the NOAA R/V Ronald H. Brown during the Aerosol Characterization Experiment - Asia (ACE-Asia) Intensive Field Operations period in the Pacific Ocean during the spring of 2001. Here we focus on particles measured during the time period when the air mass reaching the ship was influenced by emissions from the Miyakejima volcano, March 29, 2001 through April 01, 2001. Continuous gas phase measurements and radiative measurements were also performed. A major goal involves determining whether unique single particle signatures can be used to distinguish volcanic particles from other sources. The temporal evolution of particle types associated with the volcano will be presented and compared to gas phase measurements. Evidence of heterogeneous chemical reactions will also be discussed. Preliminary results suggest unique volcanic particle types containing ammonium, sulfate, and potassium. These particle types and their associations will be described. Additionally, the mixing state of particles and its relation to simultaneous optical measurements will be examined.