Temporal and spatial characteristics of dust devils and their contribution to the aerosol budget in East Asia-An analysis using a new parameterization scheme for dust devils

A new parameterization scheme for dust devils was established and coupled with WRF-Chem, the diurnal and monthly spatial distribution and intensity of dust devils in northern China were given for the first time. Simulated monthly distribution and intensity of dust devils in 2009 (a: April; b: May; c: June; d: July; e: August; f: September).506