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  • 1Danish Space Research Institute, Copenhagen, Denmark.

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Solar variability

Area of Science:

  • Earth Science
  • Climate Science
  • Astrophysics

Background:

  • The precise impact of solar variability on Earth's climate remains an area of active research.
  • Recent findings suggest a potential link between solar activity, cosmic rays, and global cloud cover.
  • Low clouds appear to be particularly sensitive to these solar influences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the potential mechanism linking solar variability to climate through cosmic ray modulation of cloud cover.
  • To explore the microphysical processes in low clouds that may be influenced by cosmic ray ionization.
  • To assess the significance of the heliosphere's state for Earth's climate.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of recent observational data on solar activity and global cloud cover.

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  • Focus on low cloud formations (<=3 km altitude).
  • Investigation of potential microphysical pathways involving aerosol formation and cosmic ray ionization.

    • Main Results:

    • Observations indicate solar variability influences global cloud cover, with the strongest effect observed in low clouds.
    • A potential microphysical mechanism involving cosmic ray-enhanced aerosol formation in low clouds has been identified.
    • The findings suggest a significant role for the heliosphere's state in regulating Earth's climate.

    Conclusions:

    • The influence of solar variability on climate, particularly through low clouds, warrants further investigation.
    • Cosmic ray ionization may play a crucial role in solar-climate interactions via cloud microphysics.
    • The long-term state of the heliosphere could be a key factor in Earth's climate regulation.