Number: 1999-034-1-600
Title: Local radiation balance: the influence of aerosol
Task Group
Chaiman: Sjaak Slanina
Members:
Y. Zhang, S.
Schwartz, T. Tavares,
F. Roes, and G. Carmichael
Completion Date: 2004 - Project completed
Objective:
To assess in Europe, South America and East Asia the radiative forcing
of aerosols.
Description:
Assessment of radiative forcing of aerosols is pursued through
compilation of data both from measurements and models. The radiative
forcing on aerosols has been recognized as the greatest source of uncertainty
in forcing of climate change over industrial period (Intergovernmental
Panel on Climate Change, IPCC 1996, "Climate Change 1995"). Therefore,
climate change scenarios are dependent on the correct radiative forcing
of aerosols. Quality of available data will also be taken into consideration.
Progress:
Project completed - IUPAC Technical Report published in Pure
Appl. Chem.
76(6), 1241-1253, 2004
Last Update: 28 July 2004