Cloud microphysics from the free space optical link point of view — Preliminary experimental results

Abstract

Our experimental site is located on the top of the Milesovka hill in the Czech Republic. Low clouds reach the top of the hill very often. Using the sensor which measures the liquid water content and the particle surface area, we are able to derive the parameters of the Khrgian-Mazin model of the drop size distribution. Results of processing a few selected cloud events are shown considering the free space optical link attenuation.