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State of the Art OH and HO2 Radical Measurement Techniques: An Update

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The methods used for atmospheric measurements of OH and HO2 radicals are reviewed. Focus is given to advances in the measurement technology, instrument design and calibration for OH and HO2 measurements and a summary of results from some recent intercomparison studies, in particular, the HOxCOMP campaign are presented.

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Heard, D. (2013). State of the Art OH and HO2 Radical Measurement Techniques: An Update. In: Barnes, I., Rudziński, K. (eds) Disposal of Dangerous Chemicals in Urban Areas and Mega Cities. NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-5034-0_5

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