Publications

Jose, S; Gharai, B; Rao, PVN; Dutt, CBS (2016). Satellite-based shortwave aerosol radiative forcing of dust storm over the Arabian Sea. ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE LETTERS, 17(1), 43-50.

Abstract
Dust storm events over the Arabian Sea (AS) have been detected using Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) data. Shortwave Aerosol Radiative Forcing (SWARF) due to dust storm is estimated using synchronous observation of Clouds and Earth's Energy System (CERES) and MODIS aerosol optical depth (AOD). Study established a relationship between them as SWARF=-39.12 x AOD-16.53 (0.4 <= AOD <= 4.0) with r(2) = 0.96. The developed relation can be used for quick, independent estimation of instantaneous SWARF for dust storm over the AS. The relationship can be used to explore the possible effect of dust on climate modulation in this region.

DOI:
10.1002/asl.597

ISSN:
1530-261X