Implications of particle composition and shape to dust radiative effect: A case study from the Great Indian Desert (original) (raw)

2008, Geophysical Research Letters

AI-generated Abstract

This study investigates the direct radiative forcing (DRF) of aerosols, focusing on the effects of particle composition and shape in the Great Indian Desert. Results indicate that non-spherical dust particles exhibit significant variations in optical and radiative properties compared to spherical particles, with particle composition influencing these properties more than shape. Specifically, sharp-edged particles demonstrate greater differences than smooth particles. The findings emphasize the importance of including non-sphericity, particularly with regard to hematite content, to enhance the accuracy of regional aerosol DRF estimates and avoid underestimations of warming.

Sign up for access to the world's latest research.

checkGet notified about relevant papers

checkSave papers to use in your research

checkJoin the discussion with peers

checkTrack your impact