Laboratory measurement of axis ratios for large raindrops

The oscillations of moderate to large raindrops are investigated using a seven-story fall column with shape data obtained from multiple-strobe photographs. Measurements are made at a fall distance of 25 m for drops of D = 2.5-, 2.9-, 3.6-, and 4.0-mm diameter, with additional measurements at interme...

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Published inJournal of the atmospheric sciences Vol. 56; no. 15; pp. 2673 - 2683
Main Authors Andsager, Karen, Beard, Kenneth V, Laird, Neil F
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Boston American Meteorological Society 01.08.1999
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Meteorology
Rain
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Summary:The oscillations of moderate to large raindrops are investigated using a seven-story fall column with shape data obtained from multiple-strobe photographs. Measurements are made at a fall distance of 25 m for drops of D = 2.5-, 2.9-, 3.6-, and 4.0-mm diameter, with additional measurements at intermediate distances to assess the role of aerodynamic feedback as the source of drop oscillations.
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ISSN:0022-4928
1520-0469