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Atmospheric and Climate Sciences (ACS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published quarterly. The journal is dedicated to publishing original research articles across all the fields of applied atmospheric and/or climate science. The journal welcomes contributions in, but not limited to, the following areas:
Masaharu Nishioka
The role of soil respiration ( Rs ) in the global carbon cycle has long been recognized. However, amidst the strong emphasis placed on the impact of anthropogenic carbon dioxide ( CO 2 ) emissions on global warming, the role of Rs tends to be overlooked. The…
Charouna Compaoré, Rimyalegdo Kiébré, Marcel Bawindsom Kébré, Zacharie Koalaga
This study characterizes seasonal drought variability at nine synoptic stations spanning Burkina Faso’s climatic zones over 1981-2021, using the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI-3) and the Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI-3) comp…
Abdou Lahat Dieng, Dahirou Wane, Coumba Niang, Dame Gueye, Saïdou Moustapha Sall, Aida Diongue, Amadou Thierno Gaye
In July 2022, Senegal experienced an exceptional wet spell characterized by widespread flooding and anomalously high rainfall intensity. This study investigates the multi-scale hydroclimatic mechanisms underlying this event, focusing on the combined roles of…
Chijioke Onyia, Chukwujekwu Nworah Ofodum, Henry Onyedikachi Ezugwu, Uju Sonia Akubue, Monday Abonyi Ugwuanyi, Mercy H. Ezenwugo, Ngozi Dyian Ugwuozor, Emeka Michael Madike, Nnamdi M. Ezeoyili, Nnamdi Mellitus Agbo, Okolo Obinna, Kwenyeluchi Jennifer Oluka, Chimezie Bright Abugu, Chioma Jecinta Ani, Chidimma Juliet Nwachukwu, Chinwendu Sandra Osita-Okoh, Bonaventure I. Okere
This study investigates the statistical relationship between solar-modulated galactic cosmic ray (GCR) flux and atmospheric methane (CH 4 ) variability across a multi-altitude network of neutron monitor stations over a 20-year period (2006-2025). Monthly GCR…
Alma Calow, Michaiah Sands, Diego D’Amato, Caleb Hope, Mathilde Forrest, Benji McGregor, Ainsley Shore, Peter W. Wilson
It is now well understood that Arctic regions are warming more rapidly than other areas of Earth. Cloud formation and levels of supercooling of water droplets in clouds might be thought vulnerable to such change. We discuss here the lack of affect the highest…
Modou Thioune, Malick Wade, Mamadou Thiam, Cheikh Tidiane Déme
This study analyses the decadal variability of the marine atmospheric boundary layer (MABL) in the equatorial Atlantic and its impact on the atmospheric circulation over West Africa. The study is based on data from the Simple Ocean Data Assimilation Ocean rea…
Hervé Pron, Abdelilah Zyane, 1 1
This study investigates the impact of urban surface albedo and emissivity on Mean Radiant Temperature (MRT), a key parameter for assessing thermal comfort and urban heat island (UHI) dynamics. Results show that MRT generally follows the diurnal cycle of air t…
Mohammed Almutairi
Rapid urbanization combined with regional climate change is intensifying heat exposure in arid cities, yet long-term assessments remain limited. This study presents a comprehensive multi-decadal analysis of near-surface air temperature in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia…
Zhexi Wu, Bo Zhang, Di An, Xueying Zhang
Using the WRF model, this study conducts numerical simulations to investigate the triggering and enhancement mechanisms of an extreme precipitation event over the Central Loess Plateau. By performing comparative experiments under real and smoothed terrain con…
Hossain Ka
AI is a powerful tool for fighting climate change, providing advanced capabilities in climate modeling, optimizing renewable energy systems, and monitoring biodiversity in real-time to restore ecological balance. However, its high energy use during training a…
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Atmospheric and Climate Sciences (ACS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published quarterly. The journal is dedicated to publishing original research articles across all the fields of applied atmospheric and/or climate science. The journal welcomes contributions in, but not limited to, the following areas: All articles are open access under a CC BY 4.0 licence, with authors retaining copyright.
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Manuscripts must be original and not under consideration elsewhere. Submit in Microsoft Word or LaTeX with figures at 300 dpi minimum. Structure research articles as Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and References.
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