Ice particles in the upper anvil regions of midlatitude continental thunderstorms: the case for frozen-drop aggregates

This study examines the occurrence and morphology of frozen-drop aggregates in thunderstorm anvils from the United States Midwest and describes the environmental conditions where they are found. In situ airborne data collected in anvils using several particle imaging and sizing probes and bulk total...

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Main Authors: J. L. Stith, L. M. Avallone, A. Bansemer, B. Basarab, S. W. Dorsi, B. Fuchs, R. P. Lawson, D. C. Rogers, S. Rutledge, D. W. Toohey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2014-02-01
Series:Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Online Access:http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/14/1973/2014/acp-14-1973-2014.pdf