What is the real role of iron oxides in the optical  properties of dust aerosols?

Zhang, X. L.; Wu, G. J.; Zhang, C. L.; Xu, T. L.; Zhou, Q. Q.

doi:10.5194/acp-15-12159-2015

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03 Nov 2015

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What is the real role of iron oxides in the optical properties of dust aerosols?

X. L. Zhang, G. J. Wu, C. L. Zhang, T. L. Xu, and Q. Q. Zhou

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Short summary

Three different continuous datasets for complex refractive indices of hematite are employed in climate models, the real role of iron-oxides in the optical properties of dust aerosols becomes a key scientific question, and we address this problem by considering different refractive indices, size distributions, and more logical weight fractions and mixing states of hematite. More laboratory measurements should be taken into account when assessing the effect of mineral dust on climate forcing.