METHODS AND TOOLS USED TO INVESTIGATE INTERACTION BETWEEN AEROSOLS AND CLOUDS

The interaction between aerosols and clouds is a relevant factor in global, regional and local climate change. The scientific community is trying to provide relevant theoretical and experimental benchmarks on aerosol loading, cloud formation patterns and trends. Aerosol–cloud interactions play a vital role in global climate change and are associated with one of the greatest uncertainties. In recent decades, due to its unique geographical location, the North Indian Ocean (NIO) has been gaining significant attention among scientific communities. Deep understanding of aerosols and their interaction with clouds in this region is very important both regionally and globally. The paper provides both an overview of the most used methods and tools used in experimental approaches in the field, as well as an analysis methodology regarding aerosol-cloud interaction scenarios.