ERC Consolidator Grant · 2023
Unraveling the impact of turbulence in Mixed-phase Clouds
Mixed-phase clouds—atmospheric complex three-phase systems containing suspended ice particles, supercooled water droplets, and water vapor—are responsible for most of the precipitations reaching the Earth’s surface. In addition, these clouds play a primary role in the planet’s radiative energy budget and the water cycle. Despite their relevance, there is a lack of a basic understanding of the complex hydrodynamics, heat, and mass transfer between the different water components with numerous scientific open questions. In the last decades, many scientific works have shown a significant impact of turbulence in “warm” (ice-free) clouds and “warm” rain formation in enhancing…
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