Snow Crystal Growth and Consequent Fall Pattern.

A theory is developed showing that crystal type is determined by the excess of the ambient vapour density over that at equilibrium with the ice crystal and is verified in an analogue experiment. Changes in crystal habit occur when the vapour density excess is sufficient to overcome the inhibitions t...

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Main Author: Langleben, Manuel P.
Other Authors: Marshall, J. (Supervisor)
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: McGill University 1953
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