Project Leader:
Dr. Beate Liepert
Earth Institute Contact: Dr. Beate Liepert
EI Collaborators:
Steven Chillrud
Locations: United States of America
Special Locations:
New York City
Description:
We are conducting measurements of air pollution and measure the turbidity of the atmosphere in the New York Metropolitan area to determine the heterogeneity of the light dimming effect in urban environments. Some of this measurements were done on board of hot-air balloons launched in New Jersey. Goal of the study is to understand the relative contribution of urban pollution versus far transported particulates on New York dimming.
EI Unit:
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO)
Cross Cutting Themes:
Climate and Society
Core Disciplines:
Earth Sciences
Funding Agency:
Vetlesen Foundation
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