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Rime Factor (RF)
Defined as RF = A / B,
- A = Total growth of ice (vapor deposition + liquid water accretion),
- B = growth of ice by vapor deposition only
For higher values of RF, the “snow/ice” is more dense with lower depths of accumulation per liquid equivalent
Reduce depth of accumulated snow/ice by dividing by RF (qualitative guidance, needs further study)