Date of Award
1-1-2013
Language
English
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
College/School/Department
Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences
Content Description
1 online resource (xxv, 194 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Dissertation/Thesis Chair
Qilong Min
Committee Members
Qilong Min, Vincent P Idone, Lee Harrison, Robert G Keesee
Keywords
climatology, Cloud-radiation feedback, North Slope of Alaska, single scattering albedo, thin liquid water cloud, Tropical Warm Pool, Atmospheric aerosols, Albedo, Clouds, Climatology
Subject Categories
Atmospheric Sciences
Abstract
Aerosols and clouds play important roles in the climate system through their radiative effects and their vital link in the hydrological cycle. Accurate measurements of aerosol and cloud optical and microphysical properties are crucial for the study of climate and climate change. This study develops/improves retrieval algorithms for aerosol single scattering albedo (SSA) and low liquid water path (LWP) cloud optical properties, evaluates a new spectrometer, and applies long-term measurements to establish climatology of aerosol and cloud optical properties. The following results were obtained.
Recommended Citation
Yin, Bangsheng, "Solar radiation measurements and their applications in climate research" (2013). Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024). 1055.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/1055