Aerosols and Climate
- 1st Edition - August 19, 2022
- Latest edition
- Editor: Ken S. Carslaw
- Language: English
The ever-diversifying field of aerosol effects on climate is comprehensively presented here, describing the strong connection between fundamental research and model applications in… Read more
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Description
Description
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.Key features
Key features
- 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
Readership
Readership
Table of contents
Table of contents
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
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: August 19, 2022
- Language: English
About the editor
About the editor
KC