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September 10, 2025Journal of Geophysical Research AtmospheresOpen Access

ICESat‐2 Lidar Estimates of Clear‐Sky Precipitation Over the East Antarctic Plateau

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SPStephen P. PalmYYYuekui Yang

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Analysis reveals significant clear-sky precipitation on the east antarctic plateau, indicating its role in mass balance.

Key Points

  • High frequency of clear-sky precipitation (up to 80%) across the east antarctic plateau was recorded.
  • ICESat-2 estimated clear-sky precipitation amounts ranged between 5 to 20 mm snow water equivalent over specific regions.
  • The study developed a method using lidar backscatter profiles to quantify clear-sky precipitation effectively.
  • Findings support the unique capabilities of ICESat-2 in assessing polar precipitation, aiding mass balance evaluations.

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Palm et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c195559b7b07f3a0619084https://doi.org/10.1029/2025jd044120
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