Variability of the optical and radiative characteristics of aerosols and classification of aerosol types over the Indo-Gangetic Plain during 2008 to 2018

This study explores aerosol optical and radiative properties using Aerosol Robotic Network (AERONET) data over Kanpur in Indo-Gangetic Plain (IGP). The study examines long-term variations in Angstrom Exponent (AE) and Aerosols Optical Depth (AOD) over Kanpur from January 2008 to December 2018. The current study shows monthly high values of AOD and AE over Kanpur throughout the monsoon, post-monsoon seasons, and premonsoon seasons with low values. Seasonal variation shows AOD with high values for 340 nm in comparison to 440 nm and 500 nm. Reverse trends for AE were observed under the same wavelength comparison.