THE VERTICAL MOTION OF SOLID SPHERES IN THE ATMOSPHERE,

Abstract

An equation of motion is determined for spherical objects falling through the atmosphere. A method for computing terminal velocities over a wide range of elevation and particle size is then developed. The manner in which a class of spheres, which satisfy a density size relationship, approach terminal velocity from rest is investigated. Finally the effect of oscillatory motions on very small spheres is discussed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 18, 1960
Accession Number
AD0616570

Entities

People

  • R. R. Rapp

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Atmospheres
  • Elevation
  • Equations
  • Meteorology
  • Particle Size
  • Particles
  • Terminals

Readers

  • Aerosol Science/Aerosol Physics
  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.