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\[R = R_0.f^{(\alpha-1)}\]  \\  \\  \textbf{Closed system and ice clouds} clouds}\\  The determination of $\alpha$ for reversible closed adiabatic systems requires that ice formation should be accounted for. Once ice begins to form the condensation is expected to become a irreversible process, thus following an open rayleigh system \cite{Ciais_1994}. \citet{Ciais_1994} discussed the need for a transition range of temperatures where ice particles and liquid droplets occur, in this case the vapour is supersaturated relative to the liquid, and under saturated relative to the ice. Here we take the approach of \citet{Noone_2012} and set a threshold temperature (T_{threshold}) where above T_{threshold} condensation follows the reversible closed system, and below T_threshold, condensation is an irreversible open system where the $\alpha$ is determined relative to ice. We use \citet{Merlivat_1967} for $\delta$^2H and \citet{MAJOUBE_1970} for $\delta$^{18}O. I set T_{threshold} to -20_oC, which is approximately in the middle of the Bergeron-Findesein process range set by \citet{Ciais_1994}. Although we don't account for mixed clouds and we ignore the diffusion effects at the ice-vapour interface.  \\  \\