Comparison of ice cloud properties simulated by the Community Atmosphere Model (CAM5) with in-situ observations

Detailed measurements of ice crystals in cirrus clouds were used to compare with results from the Community Atmospheric Model Version 5 (CAM5) global climate model. The observations are from two different field campaigns with contrasting conditions: Atmospheric Radiation Measurements Spring Cloud In...

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Main Authors: T. Eidhammer, H. Morrison, A. Bansemer, A. Gettelman, A. J. Heymsfield
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2014-09-01
Series:Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Online Access:http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/14/10103/2014/acp-14-10103-2014.pdf