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Description

The Cloud Microphysics dataset consists of particle size distributions from three instruments, the 2D-P (two dimensional precipitation probe), the 2D-C (two dimensional cloud probe) and the FSSP (Forward Scattering Spectrometer Probe). These three instruments yield precipitation, hydrometeor and aerosol sizes ranging from 0.3-6400 micrometers. Data is in the form of images and ascii tables.

Product Summary

Platforms
NASA DC-8
Instruments
FSSP ,
PARTICLE SPECTROMETERS ,
PMS 2D-C PROBE ,
PMS 2D-P PROBE
Projects
CAMEX-4
Spatial Extent

N: 39.71 S: 16.5317 E: -58.635 W: -88.215

Location
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN
Coordinate System
CARTESIAN
Granule Spatial Representation
CARTESIAN
Temporal Extent
2001-08-18 to 2001-09-25
Data Partner
Global Hydrometeorology Resource Center, Marshall Space Flight Center, NASA (NASA/MSFC/GHRC)
Concept ID
C1979080915-GHRC_DAAC
Data State
COMPLETE
Number of Files/Granules
13
Processing Level
1B
Published
Updated
Science Keywords
Cloud Droplet Distribution ,
Aerosol Particle Properties ,
Cloud Droplet Concentration/Size

Citation

Citation is critically important for dataset documentation and discovery. This dataset is openly shared, without restriction, in accordance with the EOSDIS Data Use and Citation Guidance.

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Andrew Heymsfield, A. B. (2025). CAMEX-4 CLOUD MICROPHYSICS [Dataset]. NASA Global Hydrometeorology Resource Center Distributed Active Archive Center. https://doi.org/10.5067/CAMEX-4/MULTIPLE/DATA101 Date Accessed: 2026-08-11

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