Use of Log-Normal Distributions for Numerical Calculations of Condensation and Collection

Abstract

Lagragian parcel calculations of condensation and coalescence theory are presented where both a distribution function approach as well as a conventional finite-difference approach are compared. The comparisons suggest that the use of series of log-normal distributions to represent the water droplet spectra may be a practical approach to treating cloud physical process in multi-dimensioned cloud models. Abstract Lagragian parcel calculations of condensation and coalescence theory are presented where both a distribution function approach as well as a conventional finite-difference approach are compared. The comparisons suggest that the use of series of log-normal distributions to represent the water droplet spectra may be a practical approach to treating cloud physical process in multi-dimensioned cloud models.