CLOUD experiment: Why is it important for our understanding of climate?

Role of iodine oxoacids in atmospheric aerosol nucleation.
What has the CLOUD team discovered? We have found that the nucleation rates of iodic acid particles are extremely rapid, even exceeding those of sulfuric acid-ammonia under similar conditions. The particles form especially rapidly on ions from galactic cosmic rays, limited only by the rate of collision with iodic acid molecules (termed the kinetic limit). We have also found that freshly formed particles are composed almost entirely of iodic acid, which drives rapid growth at the kinetic limit. Although we identify iodic acid as the key vapour, a related species – iodous acid – plays an important stabilizing role in the initial steps of neutral (uncharged) particle formation. Our global boundary layer measurements of iodic acid indicate the conditions for abundant iodine new particle formation and rapid growth are frequently reached at coastal mid-latitude and polar sites.
Why is it important for our understanding of climate? Our results indicate that iodic acid particle formation can compete with sulfuric acid in pristine regions of the atmosphere. Moreover, it is a very efficient source of cloud condensation nuclei since a single vapour species drives both nucleation and rapid growth. Iodic acid particle formation is likely to be especially important in marine regions where sulfuric acid and ammonia concentrations are extremely low. Indeed, frequent new particle formation over the high Arctic pack ice has recently been reported, driven by iodic acid with little contribution from sulfuric acid. The implications for the future are notable. Global iodine emissions have increased three-fold over the last 70 years and may continue to increase in the future as sea ice becomes thinner. The resultant increase of iodic acid cloud condensation nuclei could increase longwave radiative forcing from clouds and provide a positive feedback mechanism that accelerates the loss of sea ice in the Arctic.

[Bubbleshandle]

Nice but why did he ignore the science around Galactic Cosmic Rays in promoting the development of aerosols and the Sun’s cycle in influencing GSR levels, and ultimately climate?

[jacdale]

This may help explain why silver iodide is used in cloud seeding to mitigate against hail damage.

[paulczar]

Okay but what exactly is the experiment?

[Leningrad_Underground]

Do clouds have an albedo reflective effect?

[tru_]

Those that have destroyed the land and tried to erase the history should not be the ones in charge of this.

[Leningrad_Underground]

Ps. At 2.50 to 3.06 says "The biggest source of uncertainty in their models is the understanding of these aerosols" Hang on I am led to believe they have no uncertainty in their models the science is settled is it not?

[testerenecmi]

I M FROM TURKISH. TURKİSH:Ben her şeyin teorisi bulacağım

[pinealism]

I understand the warming from clouds in that scenario, but does it overcome the clouds albedo?

[davemceachin]

This explains all the crazy weather we're having

[onthewallyah]

Keep messing with Yahuah's creation and you will get your reward very soon

[gordonjenkins]

Hey! Where's Al? You know. Al Bedo. Al Bedo is like rubber. Sunshine bounces off Al and sticks to U.

[carmensandiego]

The CERN symbol is three number ‘6’s different positions. Interesting

[willowvc]

Nature and god's laws should be respected not mocked..

[randytroll]

biggest waste of tax dollars ever with CERN they literally dont tell us anything that is helpful

[jean-micheldupont]

Alors maintenant le collier pour chien est obligatoire pour bosser dans votre cave à 9 milliards?

[wonder]

Well congratulations humans for never listening to how are wants, and desires for more has created an extreme imbalance in our existence