Measurement of the Sea Spray Droplet Size Distributions at High Winds
Abstract
Improved understanding of fundamental processes of turbulence and sea-spray interactions under very strong wind conditions. This project will develop cloud droplet probes and phase-Doppler anemometry for measuring size-segregated droplet concentrations at high wind speeds in the ABL. The data will be used for investigating droplet dynamics in the marine atmospheric boundary layer, characterizing the droplet surface flux source function, and determining the effect spray drops have on air-water surface exchange processes. A physically-based parameterization of droplet production in terms of wind/wave variables will be developed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA626692
Entities
People
- Christopher W. Fairall
- William E. Asher
Organizations
- University of Washington