New airborne research facility observes sensitivity of cumulus cloud microphysical properties to aerosol regime over the great barrier reef
Diana Jaramillo, Chris Medcraft, Ramon Campos Braga, Peter Butcherine, Adrian Doss, Brendan P. Kelaher, Daniel Rosenfeld, Daniel P. Harrison
Abstract
The new research aircraft, Cessna 337, is equipped with a meteorological, aerosol, and cloud microphysical instrumentation. A case study from its first campaign is presented showing the sensitivity of cumulus cloud microphysical properties to the aerosol regime over the Great Barrier Reef.
Topics & Concepts
Environmental scienceAerosolGreat barrier reefCloud computingMeteorologySensitivity (control systems)Atmospheric sciencesReefRemote sensingClimatologyGeologyOceanographyGeographyComputer scienceEngineeringElectronic engineeringOperating systemAtmospheric aerosols and cloudsAeolian processes and effects