A framework for cloud - Aerosol interaction study

Title

A framework for cloud - Aerosol interaction study

 Author

Sarna, K.
Russchenberg, H.W.J.

Faculty

Civil Engineering and Geosciences

 Department

Geoscience and Remote Control

 Date

2012-12-31

 Abstract

Aerosols can indirectly influence climate either by cloud albedo or lifetime effect. In order to have better understanding of these processes it is crucial to measure detailed vertical profiles of the radiative transfer and the microphysical evolution of clouds. Best results can be achieved by using advanced sensor synergy techniques. Essential remote sensing instruments used in this study include cloud radars and different types of lidar to obtain vertical structure of the atmosphere, as well as microwave radiometers and radiation sensors for improving the accuracy of the retrieved profiles. Several advanced combined retrieval algorithms will be used to quantify the physical characterization of water clouds and aerosols. Further work will be required on the understanding of the relation between cloud and aerosol.

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 Publisher

ESA

 ISBN

978-90-815839-4-7

 Source

Proceedings of the 9th International Symposium on Tropospheric Profiling, l'Aquila (Italy), Sept. 3-7, 2012; Authors version

 Part of collection

Institutional Repository

 Document type

conference paper

 Rights

(c) 2012 The Authors
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