Frequency of deep convective clouds in the tropical zone from 10 years of AIRS data

Deep convective clouds (DCCs) have been widely studied because of their association with heavy precipitation and severe weather events. Changes in the properties of DCCs are likely in a changing climate. Ten years of data collected by Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) allow us to identify decadal...

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Main Authors: H. H. Aumann, A. Ruzmaikin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2013-11-01
Series:Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Online Access:http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/13/10795/2013/acp-13-10795-2013.pdf