Spatio-temporal variability of aerosols in the tropics relationship with atmospheric and oceanic environments
Earth's radiation budget is directly influenced by aerosols through the absorption of solar radiation and subsequent heating of the atmosphere. Aerosols modulate the hydrological cycle indirectly by modifying cloud properties, precipitation and ocean heat storage. In addition, polluting aerosol...
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Georgia Institute of Technology
2011
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1853/41202 |