atmospheric-chemistry-and-physics
Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics (atmospheric-chemistry-and-physics)
Journal positioning
Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics is a European Geosciences Union (EGU) journal published by Copernicus, and it is a leading venue for research on the Earth's atmosphere — its composition, chemistry, aerosols, clouds, dynamics, and the physical processes that govern them. Its defining character is open access combined with interactive public peer review: manuscripts are first posted as discussion papers (ACPD) and undergo open, citable, public commentary alongside designated referees before final acceptance. The journal rewards rigorous, well-documented atmospheric science with clear methodological transparency, and the open-review model places a premium on completeness, reproducibility, and the ability to withstand public scrutiny. It values full-length, thorough treatments rather than short rapid communications. Readership is the international atmospheric-science community. This skill is a fit / venue-selection / re-framing tool. It does not replace the journal's current official submission guidelines. Before submitting, re-check the live author instructions on the ACP/EGU/Copernicus site.
When to trigger
- The author names ACP as the target venue for a thorough atmospheric-composition, aerosol, cloud, chemistry, or dynamics study.
- A manuscript is rigorous and complete enough to withstand open public peer review, and the author values open access and the interactive ACPD model.
- A paper needs full-length space to document methods, data, and analysis thoroughly rather than a short rapid communication.
- The author needs ACP's interactive-review expectations, scope boundaries, and desk-reject criteria before submission.