Changes in cloud cover associated with Forbush decreases of galactic cosmic rays

Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres

Volumn 106, Issue D23, 2001, Pages 32031-32041

  Todd, Martin C ^a   Kniveton, Dominic R ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON   (United Kingdom)

^b UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

CLOUD COVER; COSMIC RAY;

EID: 0035726117     PISSN: 01480227     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1029/2001JD000405     Document Type: Article

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