Anticipated Changes for CAM4 Part 1 - CESM
Anticipated Changes for CAM4 Part 1 - CESM
Anticipated Changes for CAM4 Part 1 - CESM
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New microphysics<br />
(Morrison, Gettelman, Ghan) Ghan) <br />
predicts drop number<br />
– with cloud drop activation provides<br />
(indirect effect)<br />
– Capability <strong>for</strong> indirect effect is a blessing and<br />
curse!<br />
modern representation of microphysics<br />
– Including mixed phase processes<br />
More realistic<br />
control<br />
retrieval<br />
new<br />
Indirect effects of aerosols in CAM:<br />
PDF of N. Hemisphere (20-80N)<br />
Effective Radius of Liquid Cloud<br />
Drops <strong>for</strong> Present day and Preindustrial<br />
Aerosol Loading at<br />
~850hPa
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