Gravity-wave-induced cloud formation in desert dust: Observation with temperature/humidity/aerosol Raman lidar in the framework of earlinet

Albert Ansmann, I. Mattis, D. Mueller, U. Wandinger, D. Althausen

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Abstract

The evolution of three cloud layers that formed during the passage of a gravity wave in a desert dust layer was monitored with an advanced Raman lidar. Dust is characterized in terms of particle optical properties. The potential of dust particles to act as ice nuclei is investigated on the basis of the depolarization ratio and the determined meteorological state parameters temperature and relative humidity.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication22nd Int Laser Radar Conf
Subtitle of host publicationILRC 2004
EditorsG. Pappalardo, A. Amodeo
PublisherESA PUBLICATIONS DIVISION C/O ESTEC
Pages861-864
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)92-9092-872-7
Publication statusPublished - 2004
Event22nd International Laser Radar Conference (ILRC 2004) - Matera, Italy
Duration: 12 Jul 200416 Jul 2004

Publication series

NameESA SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS
Volume561
ISSN (Print)0379-6566

Conference

Conference22nd International Laser Radar Conference (ILRC 2004)
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityMatera
Period12/07/0416/07/04

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