Fog Drop-Size Distributions Measured with a Laser Hologram Camera

Bruce A. Kunkel Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories, Bedford, Mass.

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Abstract

Fog drop sizes were measured with a laser hologram camera. The camera samples volumes up to 4.5 cm2 at a rate of five samples per minute. The measured distribution is relatively unaffected by the measuring technique, since no sample collection or dilution is involved.

The sample-to-sample variation of fog drop-size distributions is discussed. Mean drop-size data are presented for several fog cases. The problems encountered with, and the potential future use of, this technique for measuring fog and cloud droplets are discussed.

Abstract

Fog drop sizes were measured with a laser hologram camera. The camera samples volumes up to 4.5 cm2 at a rate of five samples per minute. The measured distribution is relatively unaffected by the measuring technique, since no sample collection or dilution is involved.

The sample-to-sample variation of fog drop-size distributions is discussed. Mean drop-size data are presented for several fog cases. The problems encountered with, and the potential future use of, this technique for measuring fog and cloud droplets are discussed.

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