Cel This project aims at revolutionizing the way the emission of mineral dust from natural soils is treated in numerical models of the Earth system. Dust significantly affects weather and climate through its influences on radiation, cloud microphysics, atmospheric chemistry and the carbon cycle via the fertilization of ecosystems. To date, quantitative estimates of dust emission and deposition are highly uncertain. This is largely due to the strongly nonlinear dependence of emissions on peak winds, which are often underestimated in models and analysis data. The core objective of this project is therefore to explore ways of better representing crucial meteorological processes such as daytime downward mixing of momentum from nocturnal low-level jets, convective cold pools and small-scale dust devils and plumes in models. To achieve this, we shall undertake (A) a detailed analysis of observations including station data, measurements from recent field campaigns, analysis data and novel satellite products, (B) a comprehensive comparison between output from a wide range of global and regional dust models, and (C) extensive sensitivity studies with regional and large-eddy simulation models in realistic and idealized set-ups to explore effects of resolution and model physics. In contrast to previous studies, all evaluations will be made on a process level concentrating on specific meteorological phenomena. Main deliverables are guidelines for optimal model configurations and novel parameterizations that link gridscale quantities with probabilities of winds exceeding a given threshold within the gridbox. The results will substantially advance our quantitative understanding of the global dust cycle and reduce uncertainties in predicting climate, weather and impacts on human health. Dziedzina nauki engineering and technologymechanical engineeringvehicle engineeringaerospace engineeringsatellite technologynatural sciencesbiological sciencesecologyecosystems Program(-y) FP7-IDEAS-ERC - Specific programme: "Ideas" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Temat(-y) ERC-SG-PE10 - ERC Starting Grant - Earth system science Zaproszenie do składania wniosków ERC-2010-StG_20091028 Zobacz inne projekty w ramach tego zaproszenia System finansowania ERC-SG - ERC Starting Grant Instytucja przyjmująca KARLSRUHER INSTITUT FUER TECHNOLOGIE Wkład UE € 296 270,80 Adres KAISERSTRASSE 12 76131 Karlsruhe Niemcy Zobacz na mapie Region Baden-Württemberg Karlsruhe Karlsruhe, Stadtkreis Rodzaj działalności Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Kierownik naukowy Peter Knippertz (Dr.) Kontakt administracyjny Berndt Kronimus (Dr.) Linki Kontakt z organizacją Opens in new window Strona internetowa Opens in new window Koszt całkowity Brak danych Beneficjenci (2) Sortuj alfabetycznie Sortuj według wkładu UE Rozwiń wszystko Zwiń wszystko KARLSRUHER INSTITUT FUER TECHNOLOGIE Niemcy Wkład UE € 296 270,80 Adres KAISERSTRASSE 12 76131 Karlsruhe Zobacz na mapie Region Baden-Württemberg Karlsruhe Karlsruhe, Stadtkreis Rodzaj działalności Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Kierownik naukowy Peter Knippertz (Dr.) Kontakt administracyjny Berndt Kronimus (Dr.) Linki Kontakt z organizacją Opens in new window Strona internetowa Opens in new window Koszt całkowity Brak danych UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS Zjednoczone Królestwo Wkład UE € 1 058 754,00 Adres WOODHOUSE LANE LS2 9JT Leeds Zobacz na mapie Region Yorkshire and the Humber West Yorkshire Leeds Rodzaj działalności Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Kontakt administracyjny Kathy Brownridge (Ms.) Linki Kontakt z organizacją Opens in new window Strona internetowa Opens in new window Koszt całkowity Brak danych
