S. Blindheim
Papers
3
Total Citations
36
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2
About
S. Blindheim is a dedicated atmospheric scientist whose research centers on aerosol characterization and optical properties in the European sub-Arctic and Arctic regions. Their major contributions involve long-term, ground-based monitoring of aerosol optical thickness and the Ångström exponent, providing critical data on how atmospheric particles influence the climate-sensitive high-latitude environment. Blindheim’s most cited work, a 2011 study at the ALOMAR observatory in Andenes, Norway, established a foundational dataset from sun photometer measurements, accumulating 26 citations and demonstrating the value of sustained observations. Subsequent studies extended this analysis to Svalbard, comparing aerosol properties between Andenes and Hornsund, thereby revealing spatial and temporal patterns in Arctic aerosol loading. With a total of 36 citations across their key papers, Blindheim’s research supports the AERONET network and informs climate models by quantifying how natural and anthropogenic aerosols affect radiative forcing in the rapidly warming Arctic. Their work is a vital resource for students and researchers studying polar atmospheric chemistry, climate change, and the transport of pollutants into pristine regions.
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Top Papers
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- 2Aerosol optical properties in Northern Norway and Svalbard8 citations · 2016
- 3Aerosol optical properties in Northern Norway and Svalbard2 citations · 2013