First correlated measurements of cloud particle shape and light scattering using PHIPS

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:07:53 +0100
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IMK-AAF disclosed its pioneering Particle Habit Imaging and Polar Scattering (PHIPS) probe in the Journal of Atmospheric Measurement Techniques (October 12, 2011). Developed for the German research aircraft HALO, it simultaneously measures the 3-D morphology and corresponding optical and microphysical parameters of individual cloud particles. The paper outlines the concept and design of PHIPS and discusses preliminary results of two ice cloud campaigns conducted in the AIDA chamber.