The ever-diversifying field of aerosol effects on climate is comprehensively presented here, describing the strong connection between fundamental research and model applications in a way that will allow both experienced researchers and those new to the field to gain an understanding of a wide range of topics. The material is consistently presented at three levels for each topic: (i) an accessible "quick read" of the essentials, (ii) a more detailed description, and (iii) a section dedicated to how the processes are handled in models. The modelling section in each chapter summarizes the current level of knowledge and what the gaps in this understanding mean for the effects of aerosols on climate, enabling readers to quickly understand how new research fits into established knowledge. Definitions, case studies, reference data, and examples are included throughout.
Aerosols and Climate is a vital resource for graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, senior researchers, and lecturers in departments of atmospheric science, meteorology, engineering, and environment. It will also be of interest to those working in operational centers and policy-facing organizations, providing strong reference material on the current state of knowledge.
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1. Introduction
2. Aerosol in the climate system
3. Aerosol in the Earth system
4. Global aerosol properties
5. Aerosol processes
6. Aerosol-climate modelling
7. Historical changes in aerosol
8. Aerosol and precursor gas emissions
9. Measurements of ambient aerosol properties
10. Remote sensing measurements of aerosol properties
11. Aerosol-radiation interactions
12. Aerosol-cloud interactions in liquid clouds
13. Atmospheric and oceanic dynamical responses to changes in aerosol
14. Aerosol interactions with deep convection
15. Ice-nucleating particles and their effects on clouds and radiation
16. Aerosol processes in high-latitude environments and the effects on climate
17. Volcanic aerosol properties, processes, and climatic effects
18. Climate engineering
19. Aerosols in climate and air quality policy
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The authoritative go-to reference on how aerosols affect climate
Includes a section in each chapter that focuses on the treatment of relevant aerosol processes in climate models
Provides clear exposition of the challenges in understanding and reducing persistent gaps in knowledge and uncertainties in the field of aerosol-climate interaction, going beyond the fundamentals and existing knowledge
Authored by experts in modeling and aerosol processes, analysis or observations to ensure accessibility and balance
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780128197660
Publisert
2022-08-19
Utgiver
Vendor
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Vekt
1740 gr
Høyde
235 mm
Bredde
191 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
854