Field Test of the Stabilization of Supersized Water Droplets Condensed on Pyrotechnically Generated Hygroscopic Nuclei.

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Abstract:

A field experiment is described which was undertaken to determine if water droplets grown on pyrotechnically generated hygroscopic nuclei at high relative humidities can be stabilized in size when exposed to lower ambient relative humidities. Droplets coated with surface active materials were observed to persist longer than untreated droplets in identical experiments performed off of Nantucket, Massachusetts. Author

Author(s):
Gathman, S. G. ; Julian, B. G. ; Markson, R. K. ; Sedlacek, J.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC
Descriptive Note:
Memorandum rept.,
Pagination:
0029

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NRL-MR-4059, SBI-AD-E000 313
Task Number(s):
WR2402002
Project Number(s):
WR2402
Monitor Series:
AD-E000 313
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*AEROSOLS, *FOG, *CONDENSATION NUCLEI, STABILIZATION, FIELD TESTS, DROPS, SURFACE ACTIVE SUBSTANCES, PLUMES, HUMIDITY, WATER VAPOR, PYROTECHNICS, ALCOHOLS, HYGROSCOPICITY, ATMOSPHERIC CONDENSATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Meteorology, Pyrotechnics
Keyword(s):
Salty Dog pyrotechnic aerosols, PE61153N, WUA0333
Report Date:
1979 Aug 10