Synoptic-scale controls of fog and low-cloud variability in the Namib Desert

<p>Fog is a defining characteristic of the climate of the Namib Desert, and its water and nutrient input are important for local ecosystems. In part due to sparse observation data, the local mechanisms that lead to fog occurrence in the Namib are not yet fully understood, and to date, potenti...

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Main Authors: H. Andersen, J. Cermak, J. Fuchs, P. Knippertz, M. Gaetani, J. Quinting, S. Sippel, R. Vogt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2020-03-01
Series:Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Online Access:https://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/20/3415/2020/acp-20-3415-2020.pdf