Uncertainty in global CCN concentrations from uncertain aerosol nucleation and primary emission rates

The indirect effect of aerosols on climate is highly uncertain and limits our ability to assess anthropogenic climate change. The foundation of this uncertainty is uncertainty in the number of cloud condensation nuclei (CCN), which itself stems from uncertainty in aerosol nucleation, primary emissio...

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Main Authors: J. R. Pierce, P. J. Adams
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2009-02-01
Series:Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Online Access:http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/9/1339/2009/acp-9-1339-2009.pdf