Winter Alpine Cloud Ice Production Model Outputs and Observations

WRF model outputs and observational datasets support research on secondary ice production in wintertime alpine mixed-phase clouds. The data underpins a 2021 publication by Georgakaki et al. in Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics Discussions. It was published via the ENVIDAT repository in 2022.

Use Cases

• Validate WRF model simulations of ice crystal concentrations against in-situ observational data.
• Analyze correlations between meteorological parameters (e.g., temperature, humidity, wind) and secondary ice production rates.
• Study the spatial and temporal evolution of mixed-phase cloud properties in alpine regions during winter.

Strengths

• Data is directly tied to a peer-reviewed scientific publication in Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics.
• Combines numerical model outputs (WRF) with observational datasets for validation.

Limitations

• The specific volume of data (rows, file size) and available variables (columns) are not documented.
• Data is focused on a specific alpine winter case study, limiting generalizability to other seasons or regions.

Provenance

Source

ENVIDAT data repository.

Collection Method

Combination of Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model simulations and field observations.

Time Range

Wintertime period(s), specific years not stated.

Freshness

Data reflects research current as of 2021, with a repository update in 2022.

Geography

Alpine region(s), specific locations not stated.