Identifying ammonia hotspots in China using national observation network

The limited availability of ammonia (NH3) measurements is currently a barrier to understanding the vital role of NH3 in secondary aerosol formation during haze pollution events, and prevents a full assessment of the atmospheric deposition of reactive nitrogen. Experiments have been carried out to measure the NH3 concentration across China, but most of the previous measurements were limited to a few sites or used inconsistent techniques, resulting in difficulties in capturing a comprehensive view over China.