In situ observations of a reduction in effective crystal diameter in cirrus clouds near flight corridors

A. Kristensson; J. F. Gayet; J. Ström; F. Auriol

doi:10.1029/1999GL010934

In situ observations of a reduction in effective crystal diameter in cirrus clouds near flight corridors

A. Kristensson, J. F. Gayet, J. Ström, F. Auriol

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Measurements of the crystal size distribution performed over Southern Germany show that the effective diameter decrease 10-30% in cirrus clouds perturbed by aircraft. The reduction is more pronounced at higher cloud water content and is not observed at temperatures warmer than -30°C.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	681-684
Number of pages	4
Journal	Geophysical Research Letters
Volume	27
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1029/1999GL010934
Publication status	Published - 2000 Mar 1
Externally published	Yes

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In situ observations of a reduction in effective crystal diameter in cirrus clouds near flight corridors

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