JOURNAL ARTICLE

Cloud watching.

  • Published In: New Scientist, 2024, v. 263, n. 3507. P. 36 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Dinneen, James 3 of 3

Abstract

Clouds are a major unknown in predicting future climate change and understanding their impact on global warming. Researchers are studying ice crystals in clouds, using cloud chambers, and developing new satellites and artificial intelligences to gain a better understanding of clouds. However, uncertainties remain due to the complexity of clouds and the difficulty of representing them in climate models. Cloud feedbacks, such as changes in cloud cover and altitude, are expected to increase warming, but the magnitude of their effect is still unclear. Efforts to improve cloud modeling and observations are ongoing to reduce uncertainty and improve climate predictions. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:New Scientist. 2024/09, Vol. 263, Issue 3507, p36
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0262-4079
  • Accession Number:179428598
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