Prediction of Droplet Trajectories to Determine Sensor Placement On Cloud Physics Research Aircraft

Authors

  • M. M. Oleskiw INTERA Technologies Ltd
  • K. L. Grandia INTERA Technologies Ltd
  • R. C. Rudolph INTERA Technologies Ltd

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54782/jwm.v17i1.111

Abstract

In 1981 INTERA Technologies Ltd. and the Alberta Research Council began the joint development of a research aircraft facility. External placement of imaging probes was determined using a two-dimensional droplet trajectory model, the results of which are presented here. Based on predictions of velocity perturbation, as well as droplet trajectories and concentration factors, the under-belly location was chosen as best practicable with predicted changes in droplet mass flux from freestrean values of less than 12%. Results of the 2-D model were compared to 3-D analytical solutions and the measurements in stratiform rain. 

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Published

2012-12-22

How to Cite

Oleskiw, M. M., Grandia, K. L., & Rudolph, R. C. (2012). Prediction of Droplet Trajectories to Determine Sensor Placement On Cloud Physics Research Aircraft. The Journal of Weather Modification, 17(1), 50–58. https://doi.org/10.54782/jwm.v17i1.111

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Scientific Papers