Adjoint sensitivity of global cloud droplet number to aerosol and dynamical parameters

We present the development of the adjoint of a comprehensive cloud droplet formation parameterization for use in aerosol-cloud-climate interaction studies. The adjoint efficiently and accurately calculates the sensitivity of cloud droplet number concentration (CDNC) to all parameterization input...

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Main Authors: V. A. Karydis, S. L. Capps, A. G. Russell, A. Nenes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2012-10-01
Series:Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Online Access:http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/12/9041/2012/acp-12-9041-2012.pdf