A novel model hierarchy isolates the limited effect of supercooled liquid cloud optics on infrared radiation

Gilbert, Ash; Kay, Jennifer E.; Rowe, Penny

doi:https://doi.org/10.5194/gmd-18-7185-2025

Articles | Volume 18, issue 19

https://doi.org/10.5194/gmd-18-7185-2025

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Articles | Volume 18, issue 19

Methods for assessment of models

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14 Oct 2025

Methods for assessment of models |

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A novel model hierarchy isolates the limited effect of supercooled liquid cloud optics on infrared radiation

Ash Gilbert, Jennifer E. Kay, and Penny Rowe

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