Aerosol is defined as tiny solid or liquid particles suspended in a gas, often characterized by their size, such as those with a mean aerodynamic diameter that can affect deposition in various regions of the respiratory system. AI generated definition based on: Fundamentals of Air Pollution (Fifth Edition), 2014
Aerosol index is an ideal metric for tracking the evolution of episodic aerosol plumes from dust outbreaks, volcanic ash, significant fire events, and biomass burning. Those plumes can harm human and ecosystem health, disrupt the work of important industries, and pose significant hazards to transportation.
Aerosol effects on radiation, clouds and precipitation are strongly related to the optical properties of aerosols, which vary considerably in space and time. This study reviewed the current understanding of the optical and radiative properties of aerosols and aerosol effects in China, and presented future research prospects.
Aerosol-cloud interactions (ACI) arise from aerosol perturbations that influence the number of cloud droplets and ice crystals, leading to corresponding microphysical and radiative effects (Gettelman, 2015). Clouds affect the energy balance in the atmosphere by regulating the flow of radiation at the top of the atmosphere.
An International Journal Founded in 1970, the Journal of Aerosol Science is the first journal dedicated to the science and engineering of particles and droplets suspended in gases. It serves an interdisciplinary community spanning engineering, physics, chemistry, environmental science, and related fields, with a focus on advancing fundamental understanding alongside enabling technologies. The ...
Atmospheric aerosols cause millions of excess deaths per year globally and play a significant role in the climate change problem. Fine and coarse aero…