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https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-24-10039-2024
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-24-10039-2024
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12 Sep 2024
Research article |  | 12 Sep 2024

Microphysical processes involving the vapour phase dominate in simulated low-level Arctic clouds

Theresa Kiszler, Davide Ori, and Vera Schemann

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Microphysical processes impact the phase-partitioning of clouds. In this study we evaluate these processes while focusing on low-level Arctic clouds. To achieve this we used an extensive simulation set in combination with a new diagnostic tool. This study presents our findings on the relevance of these processes and their behaviour under different thermodynamic regimes.
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