Aerosol, Cloud Reflectivity and Climate

Thomas P. Charlock Institute of Atmospheric Physics, The University of Arizona, Tucson 85721

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Abstract

Changes in aerosol concentrations could imply changes in cloud condensation nuclei concentrations, which could in turn affect cloud optical properties. Calculations made with a one-dimensional radiative-convective model show that this can be a significant mechanism for climate change.

Abstract

Changes in aerosol concentrations could imply changes in cloud condensation nuclei concentrations, which could in turn affect cloud optical properties. Calculations made with a one-dimensional radiative-convective model show that this can be a significant mechanism for climate change.

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