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https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-24-9219-2024
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https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-24-9219-2024
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Understanding the role of contrails and contrail cirrus in climate change: a global perspective
Dharmendra Kumar Singh
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Department of Climate, Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences (CliMAS), University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
Swarnali Sanyal
Department of Climate, Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences (CliMAS), University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
Donald J. Wuebbles
Department of Climate, Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences (CliMAS), University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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- Exploiting airborne far-infrared measurements to optimise an ice cloud retrieval S. Panditharatne et al.
- Fuel sulfur content can modulate contrail ice crystal numbers R. Dischl et al.
- Modelling contrail cirrus using a double-moment cloud microphysics scheme in the UK Met Office Unified Model W. Zhang et al.
- Nighttime Contrail Characterization from Multisource Lidar and Meteorological Observations F. Mandija et al.
- Cloud Chamber Studies on the Linear Depolarisation Ratio of Small Cirrus Ice Crystals A. Hamel et al.
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- Quantification of the radiative forcing of contrails embedded in cirrus clouds T. Seelig et al.
- Calibration of Upper Air Water Vapour Profiles Using the IPRAL Raman Lidar and ERA5 Model Results and Comparison to GRUAN Radiosonde Observations D. Alraddawi et al.
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- Reducing emissions and fuel consumption in supersonic aviation with ammonia hybrid engines M. Khan et al.
- Climate Warming at European Airports: Human Factors and Infrastructure Planning J. Williams et al.
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- Life Cycle Assessment of a Primary Electrical Power Distribution System for Hybrid-Electric Aircraft: Material and Process Contributions to the Carbon Footprint A. Ziemińska-Stolarska et al.
- Role of soot particle properties and activation in contrail formation using LES with online-coupled microphysics P. Afkari et al.
- Combining LIDAR, all-sky camera, and ECMWF-ERA5 reanalysis to investigate contrail formation and evolution over Clermont-Ferrand, France on June 2, 2023 S. Diarra et al.
- Integrating realistic 3D aircraft trajectory optimization with climate impact metrics for sustainable aviation R. Chevallier et al.
- The United States Should Not Turn Food Into Aviation Fuel D. Lashof & A. Denvir
- Decarbonization of the aviation sector must address air quality concerns C. Grimes & R. Alvarez
- Exploiting airborne far-infrared measurements to optimise an ice cloud retrieval S. Panditharatne et al.
- Fuel sulfur content can modulate contrail ice crystal numbers R. Dischl et al.
- Modelling contrail cirrus using a double-moment cloud microphysics scheme in the UK Met Office Unified Model W. Zhang et al.
- Nighttime Contrail Characterization from Multisource Lidar and Meteorological Observations F. Mandija et al.
- Cloud Chamber Studies on the Linear Depolarisation Ratio of Small Cirrus Ice Crystals A. Hamel et al.
- Resolving the roles of soot and dust in cirrus cloud ice formation at regional and global scales: insights from parcel and climate modeling X. Li et al.
- The climate opportunities and risks of contrail avoidance J. Smith et al.
- Quantification of the radiative forcing of contrails embedded in cirrus clouds T. Seelig et al.
- Calibration of Upper Air Water Vapour Profiles Using the IPRAL Raman Lidar and ERA5 Model Results and Comparison to GRUAN Radiosonde Observations D. Alraddawi et al.
- Most long-lived contrails form within cirrus clouds with uncertain climate impact A. Petzold et al.
- Reducing emissions and fuel consumption in supersonic aviation with ammonia hybrid engines M. Khan et al.
- Climate Warming at European Airports: Human Factors and Infrastructure Planning J. Williams et al.
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Short summary
Radiative forcing of contrails could triple by 2050 due to increased air traffic and potential changes in flight altitudes. Factors like air traffic patterns, fuel efficiency, alternative fuels, and climate change further influence this impact. By highlighting gaps in knowledge and uncertainties, this research helps set priorities for future studies and assess strategies to mitigate the environmental impact of aviation emissions.
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