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https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-16-799-2016
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https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-16-799-2016
© Author(s) 2016. This work is distributed under
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Research article
| 
25 Jan 2016
Research article |
| 25 Jan 2016
Observations of cloud microphysics and ice formation during COPE
J. W. Taylor
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Centre for Atmospheric Science, School of Earth, Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
T. W. Choularton
Centre for Atmospheric Science, School of Earth, Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
A. M. Blyth
National Centre for Atmospheric Science, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
Z. Liu
Centre for Atmospheric Science, School of Earth, Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
K. N. Bower
Centre for Atmospheric Science, School of Earth, Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
J. Crosier
Centre for Atmospheric Science, School of Earth, Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
National Centre for Atmospheric Science, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
M. W. Gallagher
Centre for Atmospheric Science, School of Earth, Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
P. I. Williams
Centre for Atmospheric Science, School of Earth, Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
National Centre for Atmospheric Science, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
J. R. Dorsey
Centre for Atmospheric Science, School of Earth, Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
National Centre for Atmospheric Science, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
M. J. Flynn
Centre for Atmospheric Science, School of Earth, Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
L. J. Bennett
National Centre for Atmospheric Science, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
Y. Huang
National Centre for Atmospheric Science, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
J. French
Department of Atmospheric Science, University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming, USA
A. Korolev
Cloud Physics and Severe Weather Research Section, Environment Canada, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
P. R. A. Brown
Met Office, Exeter, Devon, UK
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We present microphysical observations of cumulus clouds measured over south-west England during COPE in summer 2013. Detailed sampling focused on an isolated liquid cloud that glaciated as it matured to merge with a band of cloud downwind. The first ice particles observed were frozen drizzle, while columnar ice dominated in the mature stages. We discuss the interactions between the warm rain and secondary ice processes, and their importance for the formation of precipitation.
We present microphysical observations of cumulus clouds measured over south-west England during...
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