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2 - Cloud Particles and Their Representation in Cloud Models

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  22 August 2018

Alexander P. Khain  and
Mark Pinsky
Alexander P. Khain
Affiliation:
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Mark Pinsky
Affiliation:
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
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Chapter 2 gives general characteristics of cloud particles (atmospheric aerosols, cloud drops and ice particles), their location in clouds, physical characteristics and their representation in cloud models. The concept of equivalent particles is introduced. Methods implemented in cloud models for representation of size distribution of cloud particles in cloud models are described and illustrated with examples. Detailed tables present characteristics of Gamma, lognormal and exponential distributions used for parameterization of cloud particles distribution.

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Physical Processes in Clouds and Cloud Modeling , pp. 19 - 67
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