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The retrieval of stratocumulus cloud properties by ground-based cloud radar.

Authors :
Fox, Neil I.
Illingworth, Anthony J.
Source :
Journal of Applied Meteorology (1988). May97, Vol. 36 Issue 5, p485. 8p. 1 Chart, 13 Graphs.
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Studies the method of retrieving stratocumulus cloud properties using cloud radars. Occurrence of clouds; Plot of calculated radar reflectivity and liquid water content; Profiles of clouds calculated from aircraft data; Model distributions of cloud droplets; Characterization of the spectra of cloud and drizzle particles.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08948763
Volume :
36
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Applied Meteorology (1988)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9712042389
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1175/1520-0450(1997)036<0485:TROSCP>2.0.CO;2