Vol. 24, issue 05, article # 7
Ivlev L. S. Aerosol forcing in climate processes. // Optika Atmosfery i Okeana. 2011. V. 24. No. 05. P. 392-410 [in Russian].Copy the reference to clipboard
Abstract:
In this article the role of aerosols of natural and anthropogenic origin in climate processes is discussed. It is shown that accounting of aerosol forcing in climate was carried out insufficiently reasonably, first of all, because of the lack of information on processes of generation and physical-chemical properties of atmospheric aerosols. The structural parameters of stratospheric and anthropogenic aerosols are observed, as well as their morphological structure and composition, time variability and trends, impact of aerosol forcing on radiative conditions of the atmosphere and, consequently, on the Earth climate. Some important conclusions were made on the role of different physical and physical-chemical aerosol processes on evolution of their microstructure in the atmosphere. Especial attention is given to volcanic and stratospheric aerosols and also to the cirrus clouds. Besides, it should be marked, that nowadays there is no any simple and effective method for complete characterization, which is required for modeling of aerosol processes and structures. The modern condition of knowledge on these problems is stated.
Keywords:
aerosol forcing, albedo, climate, anthropogenic aerosols, ground air temperature