Drop size distribution from laboratory experiments based on single-drop fragmentation and comparison with aerial in-situ measurements
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| author | Chakraborty, Shubham Ade, Someshwar Sanjay Devsoth, Lalsingh Chandrala, Lakshmana D. Prabhakaran, Thara Matar, Omar K. Sahu, Kirti Chandra |
| author_facet | Chakraborty, Shubham Ade, Someshwar Sanjay Devsoth, Lalsingh Chandrala, Lakshmana D. Prabhakaran, Thara Matar, Omar K. Sahu, Kirti Chandra |
| contents | Laboratory experiments and theoretical modelling are conducted to determine the raindrop size distribution (DSD) resulting from distinct fragmentation processes under various upward airstreams. Since weather radar echoes are proportional to the sixth power of the average droplet diameter, understanding the fragmentation mechanisms that lead to different breakup sizes is crucial for accurate rainfall predictions. We utilize a two-parameter gamma distribution for theoretical modelling and estimate the average droplet diameter from the theoretically obtained characteristic sizes, often treated as assumed input parameters for different rain conditions in rainfall modelling. Our experimental and theoretical findings demonstrate a close agreement with the DSD predicted by the Marshall and Palmer relationship for steady rain conditions. Additionally, in situ DSD measurements at different altitudes were obtained through research flights equipped with advanced sensors, further validating our rainfall model. This study underscores the effectiveness of laboratory-scale experiments and the critical importance of accurately characterizing DSD to enhance rainfall predictions. |
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| spellingShingle | Drop size distribution from laboratory experiments based on single-drop fragmentation and comparison with aerial in-situ measurements Chakraborty, Shubham Ade, Someshwar Sanjay Devsoth, Lalsingh Chandrala, Lakshmana D. Prabhakaran, Thara Matar, Omar K. Sahu, Kirti Chandra Fluid Dynamics Laboratory experiments and theoretical modelling are conducted to determine the raindrop size distribution (DSD) resulting from distinct fragmentation processes under various upward airstreams. Since weather radar echoes are proportional to the sixth power of the average droplet diameter, understanding the fragmentation mechanisms that lead to different breakup sizes is crucial for accurate rainfall predictions. We utilize a two-parameter gamma distribution for theoretical modelling and estimate the average droplet diameter from the theoretically obtained characteristic sizes, often treated as assumed input parameters for different rain conditions in rainfall modelling. Our experimental and theoretical findings demonstrate a close agreement with the DSD predicted by the Marshall and Palmer relationship for steady rain conditions. Additionally, in situ DSD measurements at different altitudes were obtained through research flights equipped with advanced sensors, further validating our rainfall model. This study underscores the effectiveness of laboratory-scale experiments and the critical importance of accurately characterizing DSD to enhance rainfall predictions. |
| title | Drop size distribution from laboratory experiments based on single-drop fragmentation and comparison with aerial in-situ measurements |
| topic | Fluid Dynamics |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2501.16686 |