A global record of single-layered ice cloud properties and associated radiative heating rate profiles from an A-Train perspective
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DOI: 10.1007/s00382-019-04682-8
Abstract: A record of global single-layered ice cloud properties has been generated using the CloudSat and CALIPSO Ice Cloud Property Product (2C-ICE) during the period 2007–2010. These ice cloud properties are used as inputs for the… read more here.
Keywords: rate profiles; ice cloud; radiative heating; heating ... See more keywords
Comparison of three ice cloud optical schemes in climate simulations with community atmospheric model version 5
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DOI: 10.1016/j.atmosres.2018.01.004
Abstract: Abstract A newly implemented Baum-Yang scheme for simulating ice cloud optical properties is compared with existing schemes (Mitchell and Fu schemes) in a standalone radiative transfer model and in the global climate model (GCM) Community… read more here.
Keywords: ice cloud; baum yang; cloud optical; model ... See more keywords
Evaluation on the Vertical Distribution of Liquid and Ice Phase Cloud Fraction in Community Atmosphere Model Version 5.3 using Spaceborne Lidar Observations
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DOI: 10.1029/2019ea001029
Abstract: Cloud partition between liquid and ice phases and their vertical distributions are crucial to energy budget and global climate. Liquid and ice cloud fractions simulated by Community Atmosphere Model version 5.3 and Cloud Feedback Model… read more here.
Keywords: liquid ice; version; cloud; ice ... See more keywords
Assessment of the Ice, Cloud, and Land Elevation Satellite‐2 Performance Against Prime Mission Science Requirements
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DOI: 10.1029/2025ea004221
Abstract: The Ice, Cloud, and land Elevation Satellite‐2 (ICESat‐2) is a NASA Earth observing satellite mission that provides global elevation measurements using the Advanced Topographic Laser Altimetry System (ATLAS). ICESat‐2 was launched in September 2018 and… read more here.
Keywords: prime mission; science; elevation; ice cloud ... 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
Exploiting airborne far-infrared measurements to optimise an ice cloud retrieval
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DOI: 10.5194/acp-25-9981-2025
Abstract: Abstract. Studies have indicated that far-infrared radiances hold significant information about the microphysics of ice clouds, particularly the ice crystal habit. In support of the European Space Agency's Far-Infrared Outgoing Radiation Understanding and Monitoring mission,… read more here.
Keywords: cloud; far infrared; ice cloud; cloud optical ... See more keywords
Evolution of DARDAR-CLOUD ice cloud retrievals: new parameters and impacts on the retrieved microphysical properties
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DOI: 10.5194/amt-12-2819-2019
Abstract: Abstract. In this paper we present the latest refinements brought to the DARDAR-CLOUD product, which contains ice cloud microphysical properties retrieved from the cloud radar and lidar measurements from the A-Train mission. Based on a… read more here.
Keywords: lidar; microphysical properties; cloud; ice ... See more keywords
A new approach to crystal habit retrieval from far-infrared spectral radiance measurements
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DOI: 10.5194/amt-17-3171-2024
Abstract: Abstract. To generate reliable climate predictions, global models need accurate estimates of all the energy fluxes contributing to the Earth's radiation budget (ERB). Clouds in general, and more specifically ice clouds, play a key role… read more here.
Keywords: ice crystal; ice; far infrared; ice cloud ... See more keywords
The Ice Cloud Imager: retrieval of frozen water column properties
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DOI: 10.5194/amt-17-5957-2024
Abstract: Abstract. The Ice Cloud Imager (ICI) aboard the second generation of the EUMETSAT Polar System (EPS-SG) will provide novel measurements of ice hydrometeors. ICI is a passive conically scanning radiometer that will operate within a… read more here.
Keywords: retrieval; water; cloud imager; ice cloud ... See more keywords
The Ice Cloud Imager: retrieval of frozen water mass profiles
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DOI: 10.5194/amt-18-7243-2025
Abstract: Abstract. The Ice Cloud Imager (ICI) will be hosted on the second generation of the EUMETSAT Polar System (EPS-SG). By measuring at microwave and sub-millimetre wavelengths, ICI will provide unparalleled global observations of ice clouds.… read more here.
Keywords: cloud imager; ice cloud; ici; mass ... See more keywords