Measurements of the Basal Face Surface Area for Plate Family Ice Crystals

[摘要] Examinaticn of basal plane surface areas of sectorlike, stellar and dendritic ice crystals found in natural clouds was made. Empirical relationships describing basal plane surface area and diameter have been developed. The results suggest that the surface area of the basal face for certain crystals is nearly constant, and thus independent of the crystal size.

[学科分类] 大气科学