Bacteria in the ECHAM5-HAM global climate model

Some bacteria are among the most active ice nuclei found in nature due to the ice nucleation active proteins on their surface, which serve as active sites for ice nucleation. Their potential impact on clouds and precipitation is not well known and needs to be investigated. Bacteria as a new aerosol...

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Main Authors: A. Sesartic, U. Lohmann, T. Storelvmo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2012-09-01
Series:Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Online Access:http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/12/8645/2012/acp-12-8645-2012.pdf