An overview of microphysical properties of Arctic clouds observed in May and July 1998 during FIRE ACE

Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres

Volumn 106, Issue D14, 2001, Pages 14989-15014

  Lawson, R Paul ^a   Baker, Brad A ^a   Schmitt, Carl G ^a   Jensen, T L ^b  

^a SPEC INC   (United States)

^b Silver Lining Enterprises   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ADIABATIC PROCESS; AIRBORNE SURVEY; BOUNDARY LAYER; CLOUD MICROPHYSICS; CLOUD WATER;

ARCTIC;

EID: 0034876243     PISSN: 01480227     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1029/2000JD900789     Document Type: Review

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