Contrails — a prototype of cirrus cloud studies since 80 years
The clouds often seen to be formed in the wake of aircraft are called condensation trails (Brewer 1946), contrails (Appleman 1953), or Kondensstreifen. Contrails form behind propeller-driven aircraft as well as behind jet aircraft. Contrails often turn over into cirrus clouds covering an essential f...
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| Language: | English |
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Borntraeger
1997-12-01
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| Series: | Meteorologische Zeitschrift |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1127/metz/6/1997/304 |