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Gen-Microphysics
Generic-Microphysics Probes

Generic-Micophysics Probes (Gen-Microphysics) refer to non-specific cloud probes on a platform used to measure cloud microphysics. These are typically in situ probes that measure the physical properties of clouds. These measurements can include particle size distribution, droplet growth, cloud optical thickness, liquid water content, droplet concentration, and cloud condensation nuclei.

NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory passes Antarctica's tallest peak, Mount Vinson, on Oct. 22, 2012, during a flight over the continent to measure changes in the massive ice sheet and sea ice. Credit: NASA/Michael Studinger (Photography courtesy NASA Images)

Instrument Details

Meter/Analyzer
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Clouds > Cloud Microphysics > Cloud Optical Depth/thickness
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Clouds > Cloud Microphysics > Cloud Droplet Concentration/size
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Clouds > Cloud Microphysics > Droplet Growth
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Clouds > Cloud Microphysics
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Clouds > Cloud Microphysics > Cloud Liquid Water/ice
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Clouds > Cloud Microphysics > Particle Size Distribution
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Clouds > Cloud Microphysics > Cloud Condensation Nuclei
Boundary Layer, Lower Stratosphere, Troposphere
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ASTEX

Atlantic Stratocumulus Transition Experiment

1992
Azores and Madeira islands
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1 Deployment
· 61 Data Products
C-131A

Convair C-131 Samaritan

6 Campaigns · 32 Instruments
ASTEX

Atlantic Stratocumulus Transition Experiment

1992
Azores and Madeira islands
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1 Deployment
· 61 Data Products
JAIVEx

Joint Airborne IASI Validation Experiment

2007
Ellington Field (EFD), Houston, TX
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1 Deployment
· 0 Data Products
CEPEX

Central Equatorial Pacific Experiment

1993
Central Pacific Ocean
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1 Deployment
· 1 Data Product
CaPE

Convection and Precipitation/Electrification Experiment

1991
East-Central Florida
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1 Deployment
· 0 Data Products
CEPEX

Central Equatorial Pacific Experiment

1993
Central Pacific Ocean
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1 Deployment
· 1 Data Product
CaPE

Convection and Precipitation/Electrification Experiment

1991
East-Central Florida
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1 Deployment
· 0 Data Products
Sabreliner

NCAR Sabreliner

3 Campaigns · 21 Instruments
CaPE

Convection and Precipitation/Electrification Experiment

1991
East-Central Florida
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1 Deployment
· 0 Data Products
ASTEX

Atlantic Stratocumulus Transition Experiment

1992
Azores and Madeira islands
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1 Deployment
· 61 Data Products
HIWC

High Ice Water Content Radar Study

2015—2022
Southeastern United States, Florida, Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Southern California, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean
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3 Deployments
· 0 Data Products
Sailplane

NCAR Sailplane

1 Campaign · 3 Instruments
CaPE

Convection and Precipitation/Electrification Experiment

1991
East-Central Florida
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1 Deployment
· 0 Data Products
T-28

SDSMT T-28

1 Campaign · 5 Instruments
CaPE

Convection and Precipitation/Electrification Experiment

1991
East-Central Florida
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1 Deployment
· 0 Data Products
Wakasa Bay Experiment

Wakasa Bay Experiment

2003
Wakasa Bay, Japan, Sea of Japan, Western Pacific Ocean
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1 Deployment
· 0 Data Products

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10.5067/ASDC_DAAC/TARFOX/0002External Link
10.5067/ASDC_DAAC/FIRE/0076External Link
10.5067/ASDC_DAAC/FIRE/0089External Link
10.5067/ASDC_DAAC/FIRE/0066External Link