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PSAP-AIR

The particle soot absorption photometer collects aerosol particles on a substrate and measures the change in light transmission relative to a reference filter. Bulk particle absorption is derived after correcting for scattering effects. It samples from the Counterflow Virtual Impactor (CVI) and isokinetic inlets.

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Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) | Reviewed October 2024