When charged raindrops collide

The outcome of drop collisions in clouds is central to the evolution of precipitation. Charge plays a fundamental role in determining whether colliding raindrops will coalesce or separate. New features of drop collisions have been illuminated in laboratory experiments with charged drops falling free...

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Published in:Endeavour (New series) 1988, Vol.12 (4), p.171-175
Main Authors: Ochs, Harry T, Czys, Robert R
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The outcome of drop collisions in clouds is central to the evolution of precipitation. Charge plays a fundamental role in determining whether colliding raindrops will coalesce or separate. New features of drop collisions have been illuminated in laboratory experiments with charged drops falling freely at terminal velocity.
ISSN:0160-9327
1873-1929
DOI:10.1016/0160-9327(88)90162-7