Potential Role of Nuclei in Cloud Element Formation at High Altitudes

Author

Donald E. Hagen, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
Josef Podzimek, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Andrew J. Heymsfield
Max B. Trueblood, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
Chen K. Lutrus

Abstract

The role of aerosols in providing a heterogeneous nucleation contribution to cirrus cloud ice crystal formation has long been an unresolved question. A mobile aerosol sampling facility was employed on the NCAR Sabreliner research aircraft to take aerosol samples from the vicinity of cirrus clouds over Colorado and Wyoming. Tandem electrostatic classifier and impactor technique were used to measure aerosol size distribution, hydration capability and composition information. The results suggest that aerosol related heterogeneous nucleation processes are active in cirrus cloud processes.

Recommended Citation

D. E. Hagen et al., "Potential Role of Nuclei in Cloud Element Formation at High Altitudes," Atmospheric Research, vol. 31, no. 1-3, pp. 123 - 135, Elsevier, Jan 1994.

The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1016/0169-8095(94)90038-8

Department(s)

Physics

Second Department

Chemistry

Keywords and Phrases

Cirrus; Cloud; Heterogeneous Nucleation; Ice Crystal Formation

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0169-8095

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 1994 Elsevier, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 1994