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The Clouds Microstructure and the Rain Stimulation by Acoustic Waves
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Atmospheric and Climate Sciences·Volume 01 (2011)·Pages 86–90·Published 18 July 2011·DOI10.4236/acs.2011.13009
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Abstract
A simplified model of clouds' microstructure dynamics under turbulent conditions is presented. The nature of rain stimulation by acoustic waves, based on the drops injection in the region of turbulent coagulation, is de-scribed. The conditions for effective rain stimulating are estimated.
KeywordsCloudDropTurbulenceCondensationCoagulationRain Stimulation
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