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The aim is to create a comprehensive database of backscattered light matrices for ice crystals in cirrus clouds to enhance lidar applications.

ScIce-2023 Database of Backscattering Mueller Matrices of Ice Crystals of Cirrus Clouds for Lidar Applications

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New database provides backscattering matrices for ice crystals, aiding lidar analysis of cirrus clouds, suggesting improved remote sensing accuracy.

The aim is to create a comprehensive database of backscattered light matrices for ice crystals in cirrus clouds to enhance lidar applications.
Developed a database of backscattering Mueller matrices for various ice crystal shapes in cirrus clouds.
Considered random particle orientation and included aggregates of hexagonal columns.
Addressed a particle size range from 10 to 1000 μm across three lidar wavelengths: 0.355, 0.532, and 1.064 μm.
The database showcases backscattering Mueller matrices for multiple typical shapes of ice crystals.
It includes detailed information for both convex and nonconvex crystal shapes.
Available in text format to support accessibility for scientists and improve data interpretation.

Konoshonkin et al. (2025) studied this question.

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New database provides backscattering matrices for ice crystals, aiding lidar analysis of cirrus clouds, suggesting improved remote sensing accuracy.