Amelioration of global warming by controlled enhancement of the albedo and longevity of low-level maritime clouds

A technique is proposed for controlled enhancement of droplet concentrations in low-level maritime clouds, with corresponding increase in their albedo and longevity, thereby producing a cooling effect. It involves dissemination at the ocean surface of small seawater droplets which act as cloud condensation nuclei (CCN). It has low ecological impact. (C) 2002 Royal Meterorological Society