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Articles | Volume 25, issue 17
Articles | Volume 25, issue 17
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-25-9957-2025
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https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-25-9957-2025
© Author(s) 2025. This work is distributed under
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Articles | Volume 25, issue 17
Research article
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08 Sep 2025
Research article |  | 08 Sep 2025

Tropical cirrus evolution in a kilometer-scale model with improved ice microphysics

Blaž Gasparini, Rachel Atlas, Aiko Voigt, Martina Krämer, and Peter N. Blossey

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The evolution of tropical cirrus clouds is poorly understood, which contributes to large uncertainties in climate projections. To address this issue, we use novel tracers in a cloud-resolving model to track the life cycle of cirrus clouds. This approach provides insights into cloud formation, ice crystal evolution, and radiative effects of cirrus clouds. Additionally, we improve the model's cloud microphysics using a simple, computationally efficient approach that can be applied to other models.
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