Aerosol Pollution Impact on Precipitation

A Scientific Review

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Other Sciences, Meteorology, Biological Sciences, Environmental Science
Cover of the book Aerosol Pollution Impact on Precipitation by , Springer Netherlands
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781402086908
Publisher: Springer Netherlands Publication: September 30, 2008
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781402086908
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Publication: September 30, 2008
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

Life on Earth is critically dependent upon the continuous cycling of water between oceans, continents and the atmosphere. Precipitation (including rain, snow, and hail) is the primary mechanism for transporting water from the atmosphere back to the Earth’s surface. It is also the key physical process that links aspects of climate, weather, and the global hydrological cycle. Changes in precipitation regimes and the frequency of extreme weather events, such as floods, droughts, severe ice/snow storms, monsoon fluctuations and hurricanes are of great potential importance to life on the planet. One of the factors that could contribute to precipitation modification is aerosol pollution from various sources such as urban air pollution and biomass burning. Natural and anthropogenic changes in atmospheric aerosols might have important implications for precipitation by influencing the hydrological cycle, which in turn could feed back to climate changes.

From an Earth Science perspective, a key question is how changes expected in climate will translate into changes in the hydrological cycle, and what trends may be expected in the future. We require a much better understanding and hence predictive capability of the moisture and energy storages and exchanges among the Earth’s atmosphere, oceans, continents and biological systems. This book is a review of our knowledge of the relationship between aerosols and precipitation reaching the Earth's surface and it includes a list of recommendations that could help to advance our knowledge in this area.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Life on Earth is critically dependent upon the continuous cycling of water between oceans, continents and the atmosphere. Precipitation (including rain, snow, and hail) is the primary mechanism for transporting water from the atmosphere back to the Earth’s surface. It is also the key physical process that links aspects of climate, weather, and the global hydrological cycle. Changes in precipitation regimes and the frequency of extreme weather events, such as floods, droughts, severe ice/snow storms, monsoon fluctuations and hurricanes are of great potential importance to life on the planet. One of the factors that could contribute to precipitation modification is aerosol pollution from various sources such as urban air pollution and biomass burning. Natural and anthropogenic changes in atmospheric aerosols might have important implications for precipitation by influencing the hydrological cycle, which in turn could feed back to climate changes.

From an Earth Science perspective, a key question is how changes expected in climate will translate into changes in the hydrological cycle, and what trends may be expected in the future. We require a much better understanding and hence predictive capability of the moisture and energy storages and exchanges among the Earth’s atmosphere, oceans, continents and biological systems. This book is a review of our knowledge of the relationship between aerosols and precipitation reaching the Earth's surface and it includes a list of recommendations that could help to advance our knowledge in this area.

More books from Springer Netherlands

Cover of the book Galaxy Evolution in Groups and Clusters by
Cover of the book Emerging Compounds Removal from Wastewater by
Cover of the book Principles of Tidal Sedimentology by
Cover of the book Plant and Insect Mycoplasma Techniques by
Cover of the book The Syntax-Phonology Interface in Focus and Topic Constructions in Italian by
Cover of the book The Phenomenological Movement by
Cover of the book Satellite Navigation Systems by
Cover of the book Cyclodextrins in Pharmacy by
Cover of the book The Stability of Minerals by
Cover of the book Multiple Representations in Biological Education by
Cover of the book The Islets of Langerhans by
Cover of the book Philosophy and Education: by
Cover of the book Quality Auditing by
Cover of the book Diagnosis of salivary gland disorders by
Cover of the book Hume Precursor of Modern Empiricism by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy