Physicochemical and Optical Characterization of Aerosol Fields from Coastal Breaking Waves

Our long term goal is to establish an improved understanding of the properties and factors that control the coastal surf zone aerosol generation processes, their dependence on oceanic and environmental conditions and aerosol evolution in transition from pure marine to coastal environment. Our intent is to establish a predictive capability for the size distribution of aerosol produced under various conditions, its 3-D spatial structure and associated optical effects. The focus for our study is the relation of coastal aerosol optical properties and spectral visual range. Our intent is to assess the modifications of the offshore aerosol through interactions with coastal sources and its response to various environmental factors. Our intent is to establish a predictive capability for the size distribution of aerosol produced under various conditions, its 3-D spatial structure and associated optical effects. The focus for our study is the relation of coastal aerosol optical properties and spectral visual range. Our intent is to assess the modifications of the offshore aerosol through interactions with coastal sources and its response to various environmental factors.