Effects of absorbing aerosols in cloudy skies: a satellite study over the Atlantic Ocean

We present a method for deriving the radiative effects of absorbing aerosols in cloudy scenes from satellite retrievals only. We use data of 2005–2007 from various passive sensors aboard satellites of the "A-Train" constellation. The study area is restricted to the tropical- and subtropica...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: K. Peters, J. Quaas, N. Bellouin
Formato: Artículo
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Copernicus Publications 2011-02-01
Colección:Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Acceso en línea:http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/11/1393/2011/acp-11-1393-2011.pdf