Scanning electron microscopy and molecular dynamics of surfaces of growing and ablating hexagonal ice crystals

We present the first clearly resolved observations of surfaces of growing and ablating hexagonal ice crystals using variable-pressure scanning electron microscopy. The ice surface develops trans-prismatic strands, separated from one another by distances of 5–10 μm. The strands are present...

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Main Authors: W. C. Pfalzgraff, R. M. Hulscher, S. P. Neshyba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2010-03-01
Series:Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Online Access:http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/10/2927/2010/acp-10-2927-2010.pdf