Diversity on subtropical and polar cirrus clouds properties as derived from both ground-based lidars and CALIPSO/CALIOP measurements
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DOI: 10.1016/j.atmosres.2016.08.015
Abstract: Abstract Cirrus (Ci) cloud properties can change significantly from place to place over the globe as a result of weather processes, reflecting their likely different radiative and climate implications. In this work Cirrus clouds (Ci)… read more here.
Keywords: subtropical polar; cirrus clouds; clouds; calipso caliop ... See more keywords
Lidar observed structural characteristics of higher altitude cirrus clouds over a tropical site in Indian subcontinent region
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jastp.2018.08.013
Abstract: Abstract In this study, the structure and dynamics of tropical cirrus clouds were characterized based on their microphysical properties. The altitude and temperature dependence of the microphysical properties, their interdependence and the most probable shape… read more here.
Keywords: tropical site; cirrus clouds; microphysical properties; lidar ... See more keywords
Cirrus clouds that adversely affect Landsat 8 images: What are they and how to detect them?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rse.2020.111884
Abstract: Abstract We developed an algorithm called Cmask (Cirrus cloud mask) for cirrus cloud detection in Landsat 8 imagery using time series of Cirrus Band (1.36–1.39 μm) observations. For each pixel, a harmonic model, which includes a… read more here.
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The study of cirrus clouds with the polarization lidar in the South-East China (Hefei)
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DOI: 10.1134/s1024856017030150
Abstract: Results of the study of microphysical characteristics of cirrus clouds in Hefei, China, with a multiwavelength polarization lidar are presented. Measurements were carried out from December 2010, to February 2013. In this work, we consider… read more here.
Keywords: study cirrus; cirrus clouds; china; polarization lidar ... See more keywords
The Global Distribution of Cirrus Clouds Reflectance Based on MODIS Level-3 Data
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DOI: 10.3390/atmos11020219
Abstract: Cirrus clouds are crucially important to weather, climate and earth energy balance studies. The distribution of cirrus reflectance with latitude and season is an interesting topic in atmospheric sciences. The monthly mean Level-3 MODIS cirrus… read more here.
Keywords: cirrus reflectance; distribution cirrus; cirrus clouds; reflectance ... See more keywords
Properties of ice cloud over Beijing from surface Ka-band radar observations during 2014–2017
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DOI: 10.5194/acp-20-14377-2020
Abstract: Abstract. The physical properties and radiative role of ice clouds remain one of the uncertainties in the Earth–atmosphere system. In this study, we present a detailed analysis of ice cloud properties based on 4 years of… read more here.
Keywords: ice clouds; ice cloud; cirrus clouds; radar ... See more keywords
Radiative forcing of anthropogenic aerosols on cirrus clouds using a hybrid ice nucleation scheme
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DOI: 10.5194/acp-20-7801-2020
Abstract: Abstract. Anthropogenic aerosols impact cirrus clouds through ice nucleation, thereby changing the Earth's radiation budget. However, the magnitude and sign of anthropogenic forcing in cirrus clouds is still very uncertain depending on the treatments for… read more here.
Keywords: cirrus clouds; nucleation; scheme; radiative forcing ... See more keywords
Properties of mid-latitude cirrus cloud from surface Ka-band radar observations during 2014–2017
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DOI: 10.5194/acp-2020-74
Abstract: Abstract. The physical properties and radiative role of cirrus clouds remain one of the uncertainties in the Earth–atmosphere system. In this study, we present a detailed analysis of cirrus properties based on four years of… read more here.
Keywords: cirrus clusters; cirrus clouds; radar; cloud ... See more keywords