Richard Allan
rpallanuk.bsky.social
Richard Allan
@rpallanuk.bsky.social
Professor of climate science at the University of Reading: http://www.met.reading.ac.uk/~sgs02rpa/
You could take a look at the underlying research article I shared & references within: www.nature.com/articles/s43...

Contrails, NOx + water vapour all trap outgoing longwave radiation for example, though the precise calculation depends on time scale since CO2 stays in the atmosphere much longer
Aviation passenger carbon footprint calculator with comprehensive emissions, life cycle coverage, and historical adjustment - Communications Earth & Environment
A new aviation carbon footprint tool improves accuracy and transparency by incorporating nitrogen oxide, water vapor, and contrail impacts, life cycle emissions from aircraft and airports, and adjusti...
www.nature.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:26 AM