Numerous scientific studies have demonstrated the strong impact aerosols have on our climate system. This presentation will focus on recent lab and field study efforts aimed at deriving a better understanding of aerosol impacts on climate.  Results will be presented from recent aircraft studies using state-of-the-art instruments for making in-situ measurements of aerosol chemistry and probing their impacts on clouds and precipitation. Also, in an effort to bridge results from field and lab studies, this presentation will highlight our most recent efforts to transfer real world complexity in the form of an ocean-atmosphere wave tank to the lab in an effort to perform controlled studies on marine aerosol chemistry, heterogeneous reactions, and climate-relevant properties.  The newest findings and implications for future climate modeling projections will be summarized.

Laboratory and field study insights into aerosol mixing state: Implications for climate impacts of aerosols

244th National Meeting (2012)

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