Open AccessAmelioration of global warming by controlled enhancement of the albedo and longevity of low‐level maritime clouds
Author(s) -
Latham John
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
atmospheric science letters
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.951
H-Index - 45
ISSN - 1530-261X
DOI - 10.1006/asle.2002.0099
Subject(s) - albedo (alchemy) , longevity , environmental science , cloud albedo , cloud condensation nuclei , condensation , global warming , atmospheric sciences , meteorology , cloud computing , climatology , climate change , oceanography , cloud cover , geography , geology , computer science , history , biology , genetics , aerosol , performance art , art history , operating system
A technique is proposed for controlled enhancement of droplet concentrations in low‐level maritime clouds, with corresponding increase in their albedo and longevity, thereby producing a cooling effect. It involves dissemination at the ocean surface of small seawater droplets which act as cloud condensation nuclei (CCN). It has low ecological impact. Copyright © 2002 Royal Meteorological Society.