Feature description
Condensation dissipates energy in the upper atmosphere, converting some gas to a liquid (or solid) phase, which can then fall due to gravity. Fall speed is a balance of drag and gravity (buoyancy). At the moment, AGNI closes the energy budget by assuming that re-evaporation absorbs heat during raindrop descent. Another important contribution is from dissipative frictional forces between the droplets and surrounding air.
Preferred solution
Implement a simple scheme for calculating raindrop size, fall speed, and frictional dissipation.
Additional information
Feature description
Condensation dissipates energy in the upper atmosphere, converting some gas to a liquid (or solid) phase, which can then fall due to gravity. Fall speed is a balance of drag and gravity (buoyancy). At the moment, AGNI closes the energy budget by assuming that re-evaporation absorbs heat during raindrop descent. Another important contribution is from dissipative frictional forces between the droplets and surrounding air.
Preferred solution
Implement a simple scheme for calculating raindrop size, fall speed, and frictional dissipation.
Additional information