Parameterization of cloud droplet formation in global climate models

Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres

Volumn 108, Issue 14, 2003, Pages

  Nenes, Athanasios ^a   Seinfeld, John H ^a  

^a California Institute of Technology   (United States)

Author keywords

Aerosols; CCN; Clouds; GCM; Indirect effect; Parameterization

Indexed keywords

AEROSOL; CLOUD CONDENSATION NUCLEUS; CLOUD MICROPHYSICS; DROPLET; GENERAL CIRCULATION MODEL; PARAMETERIZATION;

EID: 0742287914     PISSN: 01480227     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1029/2002jd002911     Document Type: Article

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