Introduction
The purpose of this lecture is to familiarize the student with the basic definitions, length scales, concentrations scales, sources and types of aerosol, and provide an overview of impacts that aerosols have on the planets and society (visibility, human health, climate, geoengineering, biogeochemical cycling, deposition/acidification).
⏻ Learning Objectives
At the end of this lecture you will have learned will be able to
formally define aerosol
specify the range of atmospheric number, size, and mass concentrations of aerosols
list the sources and composition of main atmospheric aerosol types
explain the main impacts of aerosols on society
understand the major U.S. agencies involved in researching and regulating aerosols
Video
Slides and Lecture Notes
Slides deck (link)Animation of length scales (link)
Reading
Hinds, Chapter 1
Homework
⌨ Assignment
Due April 9 2024: Homework 1
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