Will Space Shuttle Launch Clouds be an Important Source of Ice Nuclei?

Authors

  • Edward E. Hindman Department of Atmospheric Science, Colorado State University
  • William G. Finnegan Department of Atmospheric Science, Colorado State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54782/jwm.v14i1.71

Abstract

Laboratory and field measurements demonstrate that combustion aerosol from solid rocket motor propellants contain ice nuclei. The measurements indicate an activity at -20°C of about 10^10 nuclei per gram of propellant. When this activity is applied to the 10^9 grams of propellant burned each space shuttle launch and the planned frequent launches are considered, shuttle launch clouds should be an important source of ice nuclei.

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Published

2012-10-18

How to Cite

Hindman, E. E., & Finnegan, W. G. (2012). Will Space Shuttle Launch Clouds be an Important Source of Ice Nuclei?. The Journal of Weather Modification, 14(1), 75–77. https://doi.org/10.54782/jwm.v14i1.71

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Scientific Papers