Aerosols and Climate

The ever-diversifying field of aerosol effects on climate is comprehensively presented here, describing and illustrating the strong connection between fundamental research and model applications in a way that will allow both experienced researchers and those new to the field to gain understanding of a wide range of topics quickly and with confidence. Material is consistently presented at three levels for each topic: an accessible ‘quick read’ of the essentials, a more detailed description, and a section dedicated to how the processes are handled in models. Each chapter’s section on modelling summarizes the current level of knowledge and what the gaps in this understanding mean for the effects of aerosols on climate, enabling readers to quickly understand how new research fits into apparently established knowledge. Definitions, case studies, reference data and worked examples are included throughout, alongside boxes covering technical and fundamental aspects and other topics of interest. Aerosols and Climate is a vital resource for graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, senior researchers and lecturers in departments of atmospheric science, meteorology, engineering, and environment. It will also be of interest to those working in operational centers and policy-facing organizations, providing strong reference material on the current state of knowledge. Each chapter includes a section focusing on the treatment of the relevant aerosol processes in climate models and other models, allowing readers to grasp the link between knowledge on the one hand and models on the otherThis will be particularly useful for those new to the field or those exploring beyond their immediate fieldProvides clear exposition of the challenges in understanding and reducing persistent gaps in knowledge and uncertainties in the field of aerosol-climate interaction, going beyond the fundamentals and existing knowledgeEach chapter is authored by an expert in modelling and another expert in aerosol processes, analysis, or observations, to ensure accessibility and balance