Mixed-Phase Clouds
Observations and Modeling

Presents a thorough review of state-of-the-art observations, modeling and our understanding of mixed-phase atmospheric clouds

Constantin Andronache (Edited by)

9780128105498, Elsevier Science

Paperback, published 2 October 2017

300 pages
23.4 x 19 x 2 cm, 0.45 kg

Mixed-Phase Clouds: Observations and Modeling presents advanced research topics on mixed-phase clouds. As the societal impacts of extreme weather and its forecasting grow, there is a continuous need to refine atmospheric observations, techniques and numerical models. Understanding the role of clouds in the atmosphere is increasingly vital for current applications, such as prediction and prevention of aircraft icing, weather modification, and the assessment of the effects of cloud phase partition in climate models. This book provides the essential information needed to address these problems with a focus on current observations, simulations and applications.

1. Introduction 2. Ice nucleation in mixed-phase clouds 3. Detection of mixed-phase clouds from shortwave and thermal infrared satellite observations 4. Microphysical properties of convectively forced mixed-phase clouds 5. Characterization of mixed-phase clouds: contributions from the field campaigns and ground based networks 6. Spaceborne remote sensing and airborne in situ observations of Arctic mixed-phase clouds 7. Simulations of Arctic mixed-phase boundary layer clouds: Advances in understanding and outstanding questions 8. Subgrid representation of mixed-phase clouds in a General Circulation Model 9. Mixed-phase cloud feedbacks 10. The climatic impact of thermodynamic phase partitioning in mixed-phase clouds

Subject Areas: Meteorology & climatology [RBP], Geology & the lithosphere [RBG]