Atmospheric Aerosol Hazards
A special issue of Atmosphere (ISSN 2073-4433). This special issue belongs to the section "Aerosols".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 November 2021) | Viewed by 7355
Special Issue Editors
Interests: statistical modeling in atmospheric physics; multivariate receptor modeling; ground-based remote sensing for retrieval of the atmospheric composition; aerosol optical properties; aerosol physical and chemical characterization and climatic role; air quality
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Dear Colleagues,
Suspended particulate matter in the atmosphere, commonly known as atmospheric aerosols, is recognized as an important source of uncertainty in our understanding of processes ranging from local to global scales, and of issues addressed to both climate change and the environment. The scattering and absorption of solar and terrestrial radiation as direct aerosol effects, and the modification of cloud condensation nuclei through aerosol cloud interaction as indirect aerosol effects, leads to the largest uncertainty in assessing the radiative forcing. Both types, naturally occurring (e.g., dust, volcanic ash, pollen) and anthropogenic aerosols have well-known short-term and long-term detrimental effects on human health, causing respiratory problems, cardiovascular disease, and even premature death. Apart from human health effects, there are other open issues related to the environmental health and safety effects of atmospheric aerosols that require basic and fundamental studies that can help in explaining observed phenomena. Some of these include radioactive and heavy metal contamination as well as water supply and food contamination. The impact and safety concerns of aerosols with respect to aviation, roadway, railroad, and marine navigation are remaining challenges in the field of aerosol science. The role of aerosols in ice formation at high altitudes and reducing visibility in the lower troposphere are some examples of hazards impacting the key transportation infrastructures.
The goal of this Special Issue is to bring together scientists using remote sensing observation methods to monitor and numerically model and predict occurrences of various potential hazard phenomena caused by atmospheric aerosols.
Dr. Zoran Mijic
Dr. Stavros Solomos
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- aerosol remote sensing
- numerical modeling
- transportation safety
- visibility
- early warning
- chemical and microphysical aerosol properties
- direct and indirect aerosol effects
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