Posted on June 1, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
The Science Behind Dark Lines in Contrails: An Atmospheric Optics Mystery Explained
Weather & ForecastsWhat are condensation trails? Contrails, or condensation trails, are long, narrow clouds that form behind high-flying aircraft. They are formed when hot, moist exhaust from aircraft engines mixes with cold, dry air at high altitudes. The resulting water vapor condenses and freezes into ice crystals, creating a visible trail behind the aircraft. Condensation trails can
Posted on June 1, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Can Aerosol Injections Help Mitigate European Heatwaves?
Weather & ForecastsAs climate change leads to an increase in the frequency and intensity of heat waves, researchers and policymakers are exploring various strategies to mitigate their effects. One controversial proposal involves the use of aerosol injections to reflect sunlight back into space and cool the planet. While this idea has been met with both excitement and
Posted on June 1, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
The Impact of Size Interval Increase in GDE on Simulating Evolving Aerosols
Weather & ForecastsAerosols are tiny solid or liquid particles suspended in the atmosphere. They play a crucial role in the Earth’s climate system by influencing the amount of sunlight that reaches the Earth’s surface and by affecting cloud formation. The simulation of aerosol evolution is an essential component of climate models, and the Generalized Dynamic Equation (GDE)
Posted on June 1, 2023 (Updated on July 10, 2025)
Intra-Day Variations in Atmospheric Pressure: Insights from Time Series Analysis
Weather & ForecastsAtmospheric pressure, also known as barometric pressure, is the force exerted by the weight of the Earth’s atmosphere on a given area. It is an important parameter for weather forecasting and plays a critical role in the functioning of many natural and man-made systems. The pressure at any given point on the Earth’s surface is
Posted on June 1, 2023 (Updated on July 10, 2025)
Calculating Relative Humidity at Single Pressure Level using ERA5 Data: An Earth Science Perspective
Weather & ForecastsThe European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) is a leading provider of global weather forecasts and climate models. The fifth generation of their atmospheric reanalysis data is called ERA5 and is widely used by the scientific community for various applications. One of the most important parameters in atmospheric science is relative humidity, which is
Posted on June 1, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
The Mysterious Circular Cloud Phenomenon: Name and Effects Explored
Weather & ForecastsClouds are fascinating phenomena that occur in the Earth’s atmosphere. They are made up of tiny droplets of water or ice crystals floating in the air. Clouds come in many different shapes and sizes and can have a significant impact on weather and climate. One of the most intriguing cloud formations is the circular cloud