New article publication in the Journal Clinical Medicine, issued 30 January 2020, that explores the relationship between Saharan dust events and human health.

Title: Cloud icing by mineral dust and impacts to aviation safety

Authors: Nickovic, S., Cvetkovic, B., Petković, S. et al.

Abstract: "Ice particles in high-altitude cold clouds can obstruct aircraft functioning. Over the last 20 years, there have been more than 150 recorded cases with engine power-loss and damage caused by tiny cloud ice crystals, which are difficult to detect with aircraft radars. Herein, we examine two aircraft accidents for which icing linked to convective weather conditions has been officially reported as the most likely reason for catastrophic consequences. We analyze whether desert mineral dust, known to be very efficient ice nuclei and present along both aircraft routes, could further augment the icing process."

Nickovic, S., Cvetkovic, B., Petković, S. et al. Cloud icing by mineral dust and impacts to aviation safety. 

Sci Rep 11, 6411 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-85566-y

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