Journal of Atmospheric and Environmental Optics, Volume. 7, Issue 3, 203(2012)

Cloud Phase Discrimination Algorithm Based on CALIPSO Data

Xiao-fang LIANG1...2,* and Jin-ji MA23 |Show fewer author(s)
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    Received: Oct. 10, 2011

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    Published Online: May. 28, 2012

    The Author Email: Xiao-fang LIANG (liangxingmu325@126.com)

    DOI:10.3969/j.issn.1673-6141.2012.03.007

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