Laboratory measurement of axis ratios for large raindrops

• Published in: Journal of the atmospheric sciences Vol. 56; no. 15; pp. 2673 - 2683
• Main Authors: Andsager, Karen, Beard, Kenneth V, Laird, Neil F
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Boston American Meteorological Society 01.08.1999
• Subjects: Meteorology; Rain

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...