To reduce the uncertainty associated with this important climate change index, recent studies have developed a new diurnal temperature range data set and compared the results to previous estimates.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres
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Detecting Black Carbon in the Arctic Atmosphere
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The Forgotten Water Vapor at High Altitudes
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A new study shows that trace gas samples collected aboard commercial airliners can be used to determine the origin and dynamics of atmospheric air masses.
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Aerosols May Play a Big Part in Atmospheric Absorption
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