Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
4451372 Atmospheric Research 2007 7 Pages PDF
Abstract

Simple parameterizations for local scattering and absorption characteristics of mixed clouds are presented. Parameterizations are obtained using Mie theory for droplets and Macke's fractal model for nonspherical ice crystals. The accuracy of the approximation developed is studied using correspondent numerical calculations based on Mie theory and geometrical optics Monte-Carlo calculations for crystals.

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