Polar Stratospheric Clouds: Satellite Observations, Processes, and Role in Ozone Depletion
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DOI: 10.1029/2020rg000702
Abstract: Polar stratospheric clouds (PSCs) play important roles in stratospheric ozone depletion during winter and spring at high latitudes (e.g., the Antarctic ozone hole). PSC particles provide sites for heterogeneous reactions that convert stable chlorine reservoir… read more here.
Keywords: polar stratospheric; stratospheric clouds; ozone depletion; psc ... See more keywords
Statistical analysis of observations of polar stratospheric clouds with a lidar in Kiruna, northern Sweden
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DOI: 10.5194/acp-23-5551-2023
Abstract: Abstract. In the present paper, we analyse 11 years of lidar measurements to derive general characteristics of polar stratospheric clouds (PSCs) and to examine how mountain lee waves influence PSC properties. Measurements of PSCs were… read more here.
Keywords: stratospheric clouds; polar stratospheric; kiruna northern; northern sweden ... See more keywords
Exploration of machine learning methods for the classification of infrared limb spectra of polar stratospheric clouds
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DOI: 10.5194/amt-13-3661-2020
Abstract: Abstract. Polar stratospheric clouds (PSCs) play a key role in polar ozone depletion in the stratosphere. Improved observations and continuous monitoring of PSCs can help to validate and improve chemistry–climate models that are used to predict… read more here.
Keywords: polar stratospheric; machine; machine learning; learning methods ... See more keywords