Abstract

<p>Atmospheric aerosols considered as one of the main concerns in the ongoing climate change. Meteorological changes have a significant role in the inter-decadal Aerosols variation. In this talk, long term (2000-2019) aerosol optical depth (AOD) and metrological factors data from the reanalysis-based Modern Era Retrospective Analysis for Research and Applications (MERRA-2) were used provide deep insight into the relationship between meteorological factors and AOD variability over Iran during the dusty season (MJJA: May, June, July, and August). Prior to regression analyses, Iran was divided into three parts based on the climatological conditions (west part: dusty area, north part: wetter, and center: dry area). Using a multiple linear regression model, AOD variability over Iran was significantly linked to sea level pressure and soil moisture. Winter surface temperatures and relative humidity are the main contributors to MJJA AOD variability over the western and northern parts.  AOD was not affected by precipitation. Our results suggested that climatic variations strongly affect the dust cycle, with a strong dependence on wintertime conditions in the region.</p>

Full Text
Paper version not known

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.