History and characterization of atmospheric black carbon in the Anthropocene

Black carbon aerosols (BC) from incomplete combustion have substantial effects on the atmosphere and climate, but climate forecasting is poorly constrained due to uncertainties in atmospheric lifetime and removal rates. Herein, we detail the recent history, characteristics, and composition of BC dep...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ellis, Aja Anne
Format: Thesis
Language:unknown
Published: Curtin University 2017
Subjects:
West Antarctica
Antarc*
Antarctica
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/54045
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Summary:Black carbon aerosols (BC) from incomplete combustion have substantial effects on the atmosphere and climate, but climate forecasting is poorly constrained due to uncertainties in atmospheric lifetime and removal rates. Herein, we detail the recent history, characteristics, and composition of BC deposited in rain from Australia and ice cores from Antarctica. Results show new complex particle characteristics and an increase in BC in West Antarctica driven by changing emissions and atmospheric transport conditions.

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