Cloud-Aerosol Interactions and Climate Change
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- Submission deadline
Atmospheric aerosols and clouds are integral constituents of the climate system, wielding considerable influence over the radiation budget and assuming critical roles in the hydrologic cycle and atmospheric chemistry. The intricate nature of these atmospheric components presents a formidable challenge for climate models, particularly in accurately simulating aerosols and clouds for future climate projections. In response to these challenges, recent years have witnessed a surge in scientific initiatives, encompassing extensive field campaigns, theoretical inquiries, laboratory investigations, and advancements in modeling methodologies.
This scientific endeavor signifies a concerted effort to directly address the intricacies associated with aerosol-cloud-climate interactions. As we embark on this scientific odyssey, we extend an invitation to the community of researchers, observers, and modelers within the field of the interaction between aerosol, cloud, and climate change. We invite you to collaboratively contribute to the advancement of our understanding regarding the nuanced interplay between aerosols, clouds, and climate change. This curated Collection, born from the symbiosis of meticulous observations and state-of-the-art models, aspires to transcend existing boundaries and carve a significant niche within the evolving discourse of atmospheric science.
This Collection expects novel results in intertwining observations and models across varying spatial and temporal scales, aiming to advance our understanding of aerosols, clouds, and climate change, as well as the interactions between them. The objective of this Collection is not only to decipher their individual nuances, but also to illuminate the orchestrated symphony that governs our planet's atmospheric dynamics.
Editors
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Pingqing Fu, PhD
Tianjin University, China
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Qiang Zhang, PhD
Tsinghua University, China
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This Collection welcomes submissions from all authors – and not by invitation only – on the condition that the manuscripts fall within the scope of the Collection and of npj Climate and Atmospheric Science more generally. All submissions are subject to the same peer review process and editorial standards as regular npj Climate and Atmospheric Science articles, including the journal’s policy on competing interests. The Editors declare no competing interests with the submissions which they have handled through the peer review process. The peer review of any submissions for which the Editors have competing interests is handled by another Editor who has no competing interests. For more information, refer to our Collections guidelines.
This Collection is not supported by sponsorship.
