Skiles, S.M., Flanner, M., Cook, J.M. orcid.org/0000-0002-9270-363X et al. (2 more authors) (2018) Radiative forcing by light-absorbing particles in snow. Nature Climate Change, 8. pp. 964-971. ISSN 1758-678X
Abstract
As one of the brightest natural surfaces on Earth, the darkening of snow by light-absorbing particles (LAPs) — dust, black carbon or microbial growth — can trigger albedo feedbacks and accelerate snowmelt. Indeed, an increase in black carbon deposition following the industrial revolution has led to the recognition that LAP radiative forcing has contributed to a reduction in the global cryosphere, with corresponding climatic impacts. This Review synthesizes our current understanding of the distribution of radiative forcing by LAPs in snow, and discusses the challenges that need to be overcome to constrain global impacts, including the limited scope of local-scale observations, limitations of remote sensing technology and the representation of LAP-related processes in Earth system models.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © Springer Nature Limited 2018. |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Social Sciences (Sheffield) > Department of Geography (Sheffield) |
Funding Information: | Funder Grant number NATURAL ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH COUNCIL NE/M021084/1 |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 23 Nov 2018 14:32 |
Last Modified: | 23 Nov 2018 14:32 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41558-018-0296-5 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Nature Research |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1038/s41558-018-0296-5 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:138079 |