title: Analytical measurements of atmospheric urban aerosol.
abstract: Understanding the complex nature of atmospheric urban aerosol mandates the utilization of analytical technology. In this feature article, we provide a glimpse of several analytical techniques that are most commonly used for urban atmospheric aerosol measurements, with an emphasis on particle mass spectrometry methods.
authors: Kent State University, College of Public Health, 850 Hilltop Drive, Kent, Ohio 44240, USA. slee19@kent.edu
authors: Shan-Hu
authors: SH
authors: Lee
authors: Heather C
authors: HC
authors: Allen
mesh_terms: D000336:Aerosols / Q000032:analysis*; D000393:Air Pollutants / Q000032:analysis; D004784:Environmental Monitoring / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D013058:Mass Spectrometry; D052638:Particulate Matter
chemical_list: D000336:Aerosols; D000393:Air Pollutants; D052638:Particulate Matter