Description
Description
SSD3: Dust radiative effect and solar radiation [PMOD/WRC] (specific topic: relationship between aerosol, clouds and solar radiation, data assimilation in models, satellite validation)
Aerosol radiative effects play an important role in Eastern Mediterranean, Northern African and Middle East regions. Model simulations and solar radiation measurements at ECoE will be compared and assimilated into model calculations to better understand both climate aspects and regional effects on solar radiation. In addition, Cyprus area is ideal in order to investigate the differences in the radiative properties of N. African and Middle East dust, as they are both affecting the area depending on meteorological conditions and dust transport pathways. Finally, aerosol and dust-related measurement and model outputs (extinction coefficient, optical depth and concentrations) will be qualitatively and quantitatively evaluated against satellite-based observations ( current and upcoming e.g. Earth-Care) in order to investigate satellite algorithm uncertainties linked with the radiative properties of different aerosol types and overall increase the readiness of CARO/ECoE towards supporting cal/val for future satellite missions.
