Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/I/S/2002/00698
Aerosols in the Earth's climate: studies of the spectral properties, variability, and climatic effects based on new satellite observations.
Fellowship Award
- Fellow:
- Dr H Brindley, Imperial College London, Physics
- Grant held at:
- Imperial College London, Physics
- Science Area:
- Atmospheric
- Overall Classification:
- Atmospheric
- ENRIs:
- Global Change
- Environmental Risks and Hazards
- Science Topics:
- Land - Atmosphere Interactions
- Radiative Processes & Effects
- Regional & Extreme Weather
- Climate & Climate Change
- Abstract:
- One of the most difficult problems facing climate scientists is quantifying the role of aerosols in determining the balance of, and changes in, the Earth's climate. Several authors have stressed the need for improved monitoring of aerosols at all time-scales, with particular emphasis on the strongest source regions. Here I propose to make use of data from two new instruments flying on the MSG satellite, firstly to detect and classify aerosol using its spectral signature, and secondly to quantify its direct effect on the radiation budget. The results of this study will provide a unique insight into aerosol-radiation interactions at high temporal resolution, over one of the most important aerosol source zones.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/I/S/2002/00698
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Postdoctoral Fellow
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Postdoctoral Fellowship
This fellowship award has a total value of £139,571
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - Staff | Total - Other Costs |
|---|---|
| £111,071 | £28,500 |
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