An observationally constrained estimate of global dust aerosol optical depth

The role of mineral dust in climate and ecosystems has been largely quantified using global climate and chemistry model simulations of dust emission, transport, and deposition. However, differences between these model simulations are substantial, with estimates of global dust aerosol optical de...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: D. A. Ridley, C. L. Heald, J. F. Kok, C. Zhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2016-12-01
Series:Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Online Access:https://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/16/15097/2016/acp-16-15097-2016.pdf