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Aerosol property variations over global oceans as observed by the A-train satellites

  • Tao Luo
  • , Renmin Yuan
  • , Z. Wang
  • , Damao Zhang
  • University of Wyoming
  • University of Science and Technology of China

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Abstract

Satellite observations show large marine aerosol property variations over global oceans. With new A-train satellite measurements, this study explores processes controlling these aerosol variations. Results show that marine aerosol optical depth is controlled by both winddriven sea-spray process, and vertical transportation and mixing driven by turbulence. Furthermore, marine aerosol layer consists a well-mixed layer near surface and upper decoupled layer, and the whole boundary layer depth is mainly responded to surface heating and upper temperature inversion depression.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNucleation and Atmospheric Aerosols - 19th International Conference
Pages614-616
Number of pages3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Event19th International Conference on Nucleation and Atmospheric Aerosols, ICNAA 2013 - Fort Collins, CO, United States
Duration: Jun 23 2013Jun 28 2013

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1527
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference19th International Conference on Nucleation and Atmospheric Aerosols, ICNAA 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityFort Collins, CO
Period06/23/1306/28/13

Keywords

  • A-Train Satellite
  • boundary layer structure
  • marine aerosol property

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