Study Improves Ability to Predict Aerosols' Effect on Cloud Cover

Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 14:42 in Astronomy & Space

(PhysOrg.com) -- Using a novel theoretical approach, researchers from NASA and other institutions have identified the common thread that determines how aerosols from human activity, like the particles from burning of vegetation and forests, influence cloud cover and ultimately affect climate. The study improves researchers` ability to predict whether aerosols will increase or decrease cloud cover.

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