A new parameterization scheme for the optical properties of ice crystals for use in general circulation models of the atmosphere

Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Part B: Hydrology, Oceans and Atmosphere

Volumn 24, Issue 3, 1999, Pages 231-236

  Kristjansson J E ^c   Edwards, J M ^a   Mitchell, D L ^b  

^a MET OFFICE   (United Kingdom)

^b DESERT RESEARCH INSTITUTE   (United States)

^c NONE

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ATMOSPHERIC GENERAL CIRCULATION MODEL; CLOUD MICROPHYSICS; CLOUD RADIATIVE FORCING; ICE CRYSTAL; OPTICAL PROPERTY; PARAMETERIZATION;

EID: 0032852174     PISSN: 14641909     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S1464-1909(98)00043-4     Document Type: Article

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