Parameterization of homogeneous ice nucleation for cloud and climate models based on classical nucleation theory

A new analytical parameterization of homogeneous ice nucleation is developed based on extended classical nucleation theory including new equations for the critical radii of the ice germs, free energies and nucleation rates as simultaneous functions of temperature and water saturation ratio. By repre...

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Main Authors: V. I. Khvorostyanov, J. A. Curry
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2012-10-01
Series:Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Online Access:http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/12/9275/2012/acp-12-9275-2012.pdf