Retrieval of cloud microphysics parameters from spaceborne 94/220GHz dual-frequency cloud radar based on non-spherical ice particles

Qiong WU; Mei-Lin YANG; Hong-Gang YIN; Jian SHANG

doi:10.11972/j.issn.1001-9014.2021.05.006

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