Aerosol, radiation, and climateAirborne, spaceborne, and ground-based measurements are used to study the radiative and climatic effects of aerosols. The data, which are modelled with a hierarchy of radiation and climate models, and their implications are summarized. Consideration is given to volcanic aerosols, polar stratospheric clouds, and the Arctic haze. It is shown that several types of aerosols (volcanic particles and the Arctic haze) cause significant alterations to the radiation budget of the regions where they are located.
Document ID
19850050754
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Pollack, J. B. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)