Cloud Physics Research Methods
Information about the methods used for Cloud Physics research can be found by following the links below.
Aircraft studies
Studies of a range of cloud types and processes, with a particular focus on ice phase clouds. These studies utilise the FAAM 146 aircraft and other aircraft platforms and are carried out in the UK and around the world.
Ground Based studies
Hill and mountain top measurements of warm, mixed phase and ice phase orographic, stratiform and frontal clouds. These studies include single and multiple site experiments.
Lab studies
Laboratory studies of cloud properties with a particular focus on ice crystal nucleation and thunderstorm electrification using our own and international laboratory facilities.
Instrument development and testing
Including laboratory and field based instrument testing and characterisation to understand the limitations of and improve the data quality from our instrumentation. Development of software for data logging and processing collected data.
Modeling
Modelling studies of cloud and regional scale processes using code developed at Manchester and elsewhere. These studies are critical in interpreting data from field measurement campaigns.