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Cloud physics and radar meteorology
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In recent years the specializations of cloud microphysics, cloud dynamics, laboratory and theoretical cloud modeling, and radar meteorology have become so interrelated that they can hardly be considered as separate disciplines.Abstract:
In recent years the specializations of cloud microphysics, cloud dynamics, laboratory and theoretical cloud modeling, and radar meteorology have become so interrelated that they can hardly be considered as separate disciplines. By combined use of these techniques and tools, the cloud physicist has made significant advances in our understanding of the complex physics and dynamics of clouds. The purpose of this report is to review major advances in laboratory and field observations of clouds, cloud modeling, and radar meteorology.read more
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The atmospheric aerosol system: An overview
Joseph M. Prospero,Robert J. Charlson,V. A. Mohnen,Ruprecht Jaenicke,A. C. Delany,J. Moyers,W. Zoller,K. Rahn +7 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors discuss recent work on atmospheric aerosols that illustrates the complex nature of the aerosol chemical and physical system and suggest strategies for future research, and conclude that man has had a great impact on the global budgets of certain species, especially sulfur and nitrogen, that play a dominant role in the atmospheric aerosol system.
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A Three-Dimensional Numerical Model of the Sea Breezes Over South Florida
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