Journal of Atmospheric and Environmental Optics, Volume. 20, Issue 2, 145(2025)

Boundary layer structure and its effect on air quality in Foshan during dry season

BU Qiaoli1、* and LI Haowen2
Author Affiliations
  • 1Meteorological Bureau of Foshan City, Foshan 528000, China
  • 2School of Atmospheric Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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    Received: Feb. 17, 2023

    Accepted: --

    Published Online: May. 30, 2025

    The Author Email: Qiaoli BU (buqiaoli@126.com)

    DOI:10.3969/j.issn.1673-6141.2025.02.003

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