Experiments over the tropical Indian Ocean investigate the effect of sea-salt aerosols created by oceanic winds on the Earth’s heat balance. Results indicate that sea-salt aerosols generated by moderate winds reduce solar heating by nearly half, whereas high winds increase the radiation levels coming from the Earth.
Subject: Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Meteorology:Solar and terrestrial radiation, Air quality, Environmental Science:Air Quality Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work:AGU Highlights Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Environmental Science, Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Atmospheric Science, Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Weather
