The study of aerosols in high mountain regions is essential because particulate matter can play a role in altering the energy balance of high mountain regions, and aerosols can accelerate glacier melting in high mountain areas by darkening the ice surface, reducing its reflectivity (albedo). Studying aerosols in high mountain areas provides insights into long-range transport of pollutants, atmospheric dynamics, and climate change impacts. These regions can serve as valuable observatories for studying atmospheric processes.

Chemical characterization of atmospheric aerosols at a high-altitude mountain site: a study of source apportionment

Barbaro, Elena
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Feltracco, Matteo
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De Blasi, Fabrizio;Turetta, Clara;Radaelli, Marta;Cairns, Warren;Cozzi, Giulio;Casula, Marco;Gabrieli, Jacopo;Barbante, Carlo;Gambaro, Andrea
2024

Abstract

The study of aerosols in high mountain regions is essential because particulate matter can play a role in altering the energy balance of high mountain regions, and aerosols can accelerate glacier melting in high mountain areas by darkening the ice surface, reducing its reflectivity (albedo). Studying aerosols in high mountain areas provides insights into long-range transport of pollutants, atmospheric dynamics, and climate change impacts. These regions can serve as valuable observatories for studying atmospheric processes.
2024
Istituto di Scienze Polari - ISP
monitoring, pollutants, alps
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