Among the different cloud properties which are required to characterise a cloud and its interactions with radiation or its representation in models, this active remote sensing combination allows the following cloud parameters to be documented:
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The macrophysical (or «morphological») properties of clouds and aerosols - the type of particle (cloud or aerosol), the top, base and thickness of cloud and aerosol layers, which are essential characteristics to estimate the radiative budget.
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The microphysical and radiative properties of clouds and aerosols - The type of aerosol, the cloud phase (liquid, solid, mixed) and the layer-mean or vertically-resolved microphysical properties for each water phase can be obtained either via the lidar alone, the radar alone, or the combination.
Want to know more about microphysical and macrophysical cloud/aerosols properties ? RALI measurements are perfect for you !
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