Saharan dust event impacts on cloud formation and radiation over Western Europe

We investigated the impact of mineral dust particles on clouds, radiation and atmospheric state during a strong Saharan dust event over Europe in May 2008, applying a comprehensive online-coupled regional model framework that explicitly treats particle microphysics and chemical composition. Sophi...

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Main Authors: M. Bangert, A. Nenes, B. Vogel, H. Vogel, D. Barahona, V. A. Karydis, P. Kumar, C. Kottmeier, U. Blahak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2012-05-01
Series:Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Online Access:http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/12/4045/2012/acp-12-4045-2012.pdf