Interactive comment on “Improved simulation of isoprene oxidation chemistry with the ECHAM5/MESSy chemistry-climate model: lessons from the GABRIEL airborne field
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Krol (2008) has made a detailed and critical Short Comment on our manuscript, Butler et al (2008). Above all we are very pleased to note that he accepts our main point, that our work “may lead to a better understanding of atmospheric chemistry”. His major point of contention seems to be our presentation style, which echoes throughout his comment. For instance, we “show too many results” and should “present our findings in a clearer way”. Our “9-panel figures” must be enlarged by “600%”, and “grossly overestimate the eyesight of many potentially interested readers” while losing the “fundamental questions” in a “mist of plots”. Instead we should “focus on the point we wish
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Interactive comment on “Improved simulation of isoprene oxidation chemistry with the ECHAM5/MESSy chemistry-climate model: lessons from the GABRIEL airborne field campaign” by T. M. Butler et al
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