Interactive comment on “Measurement of scattering and absorption properties of dust aerosol in a Gobi farmland region of northwest China – a potential anthropogenic influence” by Jianrong Bi et al
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This manuscript presents the measurement of scattering and absorption properties of dust aerosol from a comprehensive field campaign in a Gobi farmland region of northwest China during spring 2012. Overall, the manuscript could make a good contribution to the scientific research by providing useful scientific knowledge on the interaction among dust aerosol, atmospheric chemistry, and climate change in desert source region. However, I believe that the manuscript needs the following minor revisions before it is accepted for publication by ACP.
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