OPTIKA ATMOSFERY I OKEANA JOURNAL
V.E. ZUEV INSTITUTE OF ATMOSPHERIC OPTICS
Vol. 25, issue 05, article # 3
Samokhvalov I. V., Kaul B. V., Nasonov S. V., Zhivotenyuk I. V., Bryukhanov I. D. Backscattering matrix of the mirror-reflecting upper-level cloud layers formed by horizontally oriented crystal particles. // Optika Atmosfery i Okeana. 2012. V. 25. No. 05. P. 403-411 [in Russian].Copy the reference to clipboard
Abstract:
The results of observations of upper-layer crystal clouds are analyzed in relation with meteorological situation at the heights of their location. Correlation is revealed between formation of layers with dominant orientation of particles, which provide for mirror reflection of radiation in the backward direction and saturation of water vapor over ice. Strong orientation is observed mainly in the upper part of the cloud layer. Orientation weakens with deposition of particles.
Keywords:
crystal clouds; laser sounding; mirror reflection