A review of black carbon in snow and ice and its impact on the cryosphere
Black carbon (BC) has emerged as an important short-lived climate forcer. Due to its light
absorption properties, BC can darken the snow/ice surface, affect the energy balance, and …
absorption properties, BC can darken the snow/ice surface, affect the energy balance, and …
Sources, characteristics and climate impact of light-absorbing aerosols over the Tibetan Plateau
Known as the" third pole" and" water tower of Asia", the Tibetan Plateau (TP) is the home to
the largest number of glaciers in the mid-latitudes and one of the most sensitive areas to …
the largest number of glaciers in the mid-latitudes and one of the most sensitive areas to …
[HTML][HTML] Potential distribution of Abies, Picea, and Juniperus species in the sub-alpine forest of Minjiang headwater region under current and future climate scenarios …
Mountain forest ecosystems provide us with life-supporting ecosystem services that are
valuable for local, regional, and global communities. Ecological niche-based models have …
valuable for local, regional, and global communities. Ecological niche-based models have …
Black carbon-induced snow albedo reduction over the Tibetan Plateau: uncertainties from snow grain shape and aerosol–snow mixing state based on an updated …
We implement a set of new parameterizations into the widely used Snow, Ice, and Aerosol
Radiative (SNICAR) model to account for effects of snow grain shape (spherical vs …
Radiative (SNICAR) model to account for effects of snow grain shape (spherical vs …
[HTML][HTML] Black carbon and organic carbon dataset over the Third Pole
Abstract The Tibetan Plateau and its surroundings, also known as the Third Pole, play an
important role in the global and regional climate and hydrological cycle. Carbonaceous …
important role in the global and regional climate and hydrological cycle. Carbonaceous …
Climate background, fact and hydrological effect of multiphase water transformation in cold regions of the Western China: A review
L Zongxing, F Qi, L Zongjie, Y Ruifeng, G Juan… - Earth-Science …, 2019 - Elsevier
The cold regions of western China are referred to as the “Asian Water Tower” and mainly
include the Tibetan plateau and surrounding mountains. Its prominent hydrological feature is …
include the Tibetan plateau and surrounding mountains. Its prominent hydrological feature is …
A two-year assessment of particulate air pollution and sources in Kuwait
Abstract Background Kuwait and the Gulf region have a desert, hyper-arid and hot climate
that makes outdoor air sampling challenging. The region is also affected by intense dust …
that makes outdoor air sampling challenging. The region is also affected by intense dust …
Climate-relevant properties of black carbon aerosols revealed by in situ measurements: a review
N Moteki - Progress in Earth and Planetary Science, 2023 - Springer
Light-absorbing aerosols affect atmospheric radiation, dynamics, and precipitations through
shortwave absorption in the atmosphere and snowpack. Black carbon (BC) is considered …
shortwave absorption in the atmosphere and snowpack. Black carbon (BC) is considered …
Retreat of Machoi Glacier, Kashmir Himalaya between 1972 and 2019 using remote sensing methods and field observations
Glaciers in the northwestern Himalayan region of Jammu and Kashmir have been reported
to be retreating at higher rates as compared to other parts of the Himalayan arc. This study …
to be retreating at higher rates as compared to other parts of the Himalayan arc. This study …
Mixing state and fractal dimension of soot particles at a remote site in the southeastern Tibetan Plateau
Q Yuan, J Xu, Y Wang, X Zhang, Y Pang… - Environmental …, 2019 - ACS Publications
The mixing state and fractal dimension (D f) of soot particles are two major factors affecting
their absorption capacity and their climate effects. Here we investigated these factors of soot …
their absorption capacity and their climate effects. Here we investigated these factors of soot …