Reduction of Tropical Cloudiness by Soot.

Authors :: Ackerman, A. S.
Toon, O. B.
Stevens, D. E.
Heymsfield, A. J.
Ramanathan, V.
Welton, E. J.
Source :: Science. 5/12/2000, Vol. 288 Issue 5468, p1042. 6p. 5 Graphs.
Publication Year :: 2000
Abstract: Reports a study which demonstrated a mechanism through which aerosols can reduce cloud cover and offset aerosol-induced radiative cooling at the top of the atmosphere on a regional scale. Indications of model simulations of marine stratocumulus; Observations from the Indian Ocean Experiment; Specification on the varying degrees of absorbing aerosol pollution.