The dataset Hyytiala08_10aerosol contains results of routine measurements of atmospheric aerosols carried on in a well equipped boreal research station during 3 years. The particle size range from 3 nm to 15μm is split into 60 fractions and the records of distribution function are presented for 21682 hours of measurements. The dataset provides scientists with a tool for exploring the structure and dynamics of atmospheric aerosol size distribution. Additionally, it can serve as a basis for data analysis exercises for students in field of environmental sciences.

The dataset includes three files:

Data_Hyytiala08_10aerosol.xls – a spreadsheet, which contains 60 columns of values of the particle size distribution function and 30 columns of complementary variables.

Description_Hyytiala08_10aerosol.pdf – detailed description of origin and structure the data. Additionally includes sample diagrams, which illustrate the data and may provoke new ideas for studies on atmospheric aerosol.

Package_Hyytiala08_10aerosol.zip – a compressed package, which contains both the data file and the description file. The package is to be downloaded to a personal computer, unzipped and used offline.