Impact of cloud microphysics on the CSU GCM atmospheric moisture budget
Conference
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OSTI ID:82533
In this article, we present the first maps of the global distribution of the cloud liquid and ice water contents of the atmosphere. It is shown that the cloud microphysics package produces realistic distributions of both moisture variables. We axe presently adapting the present model so that long-term simulations with the CSU GCM may be made. In the near future, we plan to couple the cloud liquid and ice water contents prognosed by the cloud microphysics package with the cloud fraction and cloud optical properties.
- Research Organization:
- Colorado State Univ., Fort Collins, CO (United States). Dept. of Atmospheric Science
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States); National Science Foundation, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG02-91ER61218
- OSTI ID:
- 82533
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-930133--12; ON: DE95008978; CNN: G atm-8907414
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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