KAZR‐CloudSat Analysis of Snowing Profiles at the North Slope of Alaska: Implications of the Satellite Radar Blind Zone

Shates, J. A.; Pettersen, C.; L’Ecuyer, T. S.; Kulie, M. S.

KAZR‐CloudSat Analysis of Snowing Profiles at the North Slope of Alaska: Implications of the Satellite Radar Blind Zone

Journal Article · 01 March 2025 · Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres

OSTI ID:2544264

Shates, J. A.; Pettersen, C.; L’Ecuyer, T. S.; Kulie, M. S.

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Research Organization:: ARM Data Center, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Science (SC), Biological and Environmental Research (BER)

Contributing Organization:: PNNL, BNL, ANL, ORNL

OSTI ID:: 2544264

Journal Information:: Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, Journal Name: Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres

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