Atmospheric data over a solar cycle: no connection between galactic cosmic rays and new particle formation

Aerosol particles affect the Earth's radiative balance by directly scattering and absorbing solar radiation and, indirectly, through their activation into cloud droplets. Both effects are known with considerable uncertainty only, and translate into even bigger uncertainties in future climate pr...

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Main Authors: M. Kulmala, I. Riipinen, T. Nieminen, M. Hulkkonen, L. Sogacheva, H. E. Manninen, P. Paasonen, T. Petäjä, M. Dal Maso, P. P. Aalto, A. Viljanen, I. Usoskin, R. Vainio, S. Mirme, A. Mirme, A. Minikin, A. Petzold, U. Hõrrak, C. Plaß-Dülmer, W. Birmili, V.-M. Kerminen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2010-02-01
Series:Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Online Access:http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/10/1885/2010/acp-10-1885-2010.pdf