Atmospheric moisture supersaturation in the near-surface atmosphere at Dome C, Antarctic Plateau

Supersaturation often occurs at the top of the troposphere where cirrus clouds form, but is comparatively unusual near the surface where the air is generally warmer and laden with liquid and/or ice condensation nuclei. One exception is the surface of the high Antarctic Plateau. One year of atmospher...

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Main Authors: C. Genthon, L. Piard, E. Vignon, J.-B. Madeleine, M. Casado, H. Gallée
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Online Access:http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/17/691/2017/acp-17-691-2017.pdf