Accession Number:

AD0632401

Title:

THE ROLE OF THE ELECTROSTATIC FIELD IN THE COAGULATION OF FOG AND CLOUD DROPLETS

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA

Personal Author(s):

• Sartor, J. D.

Report Date:

1960-01-25

Pagination or Media Count:

14.0

Abstract:

The electrostatic field of the atmosphere is normally enhanced in fog and cloud. This field, even when quite small, can effect the combination of colliding but otherwise noncoalescing droplets. Stronger fields produce forces of mutual attraction among the droplets. Preliminary results on the degree to which electrostatic forces act to modify the motion of cloud droplets are presented. Methods for the possible modification of the field are discussed.

Descriptors:

• *CLOUDS
• *FOG
• *ELECTROSTATIC FIELDS
• *COAGULATION
• *ATMOSPHERIC CONDENSATION
• ATMOSPHERIC MOTION
• DROPS

Subject Categories:

• Meteorology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE