Cloud and aerosol properties are being studied with a focus on climate forcing and feedbacks. A central theme is that of aerosol-cloud interactions. To address this problem we use data from remote sensors and airborne field campaigns, in conjunction with numerical models. Cloud parcel models and large eddy simulations are being used to address both the effect of aerosol particles on cloud microphysics, as well as cloud processing of aerosols through heterogeneous chemistry. The models are used in conjunction with experimental data to elucidate physical processes and to develop retrieval techniques. Research opportunities exist in the field of (1) numerical modeling of aerosol, clouds, radiation, land-use and chemistry, and associated feedbacks; (2) in-situ and remote observation and analysis of cloud properties and phase to address climate change; and (3) development of new remote sensing retrieval techniques to quantify cloud microphysical properties.

 

References

Stevens B, Feingold G: Nature 461: doi:10.1038/nature08281, 2009

Feingold G, et al: Nature 466: doi:10.1038/nature09314, 2010

 

Keywords:

Clouds; Climate change; Heterogeneous chemistry; Radiative transfer; Lidar; Radar; Remote sensing; Aerosols;

Citizenship:  Open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents and non-U.S. citizens

Level:  Open to Postdoctoral and Senior applicants