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An Analytical Solution for the Change of Cloud and Fog Droplet Spectra Due to Condensation

A. Kovetz1
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  • 1 Institute of Planetary and Space Science, Tel-Aviv University, Ramal-Aviv, Israel
Print Publication:
01 Mar 1969
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1175/1520-0469(1969)026<0302:AASFTC>2.0.CO;2
Page(s):
302–304
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Abstract

The process of droplet growth by condensation of water vapor on condensation nuclei is described by a partial differential equation for the spectrum n(r, z, t). Solutions of this equation are given for a few simple cases which are of interest in connection with clouds and fogs.

Abstract

The process of droplet growth by condensation of water vapor on condensation nuclei is described by a partial differential equation for the spectrum n(r, z, t). Solutions of this equation are given for a few simple cases which are of interest in connection with clouds and fogs.

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