Journal article
Two-Dimensional Video Disdrometer: A Description
Journal of atmospheric and oceanic technology, Vol.19(5), pp.602-617
05/2002
DOI: 10.1175/1520-0426(2002)019<0602:TDVDAD>2.0.CO;2
Abstract
This paper describes the design and operation of a two-dimensional video disdrometer (2DVD) for in situ measurements of precipitation drop size distribution. The instrument records orthogonal image projections of raindrops as they cross its sensing area, and can provide a wealth of information, including velocity and shape, of individual raindrops. The 2DVD is a sensitive optical instrument that is exposed to rain, high humidity, and possibly high temperatures. These and other issues such as calibration procedures impact its performance. Under low-wind conditions, the instrument can provide accurate and detailed information on drop size, terminal velocity, and drop shape in a field setting, and the instrument's advantages far outweigh its disadvantages.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Two-Dimensional Video Disdrometer: A Description
- Creators
- Anton KrugerWitold F Krajewski
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of atmospheric and oceanic technology, Vol.19(5), pp.602-617
- DOI
- 10.1175/1520-0426(2002)019<0602:TDVDAD>2.0.CO;2
- ISSN
- 0739-0572
- eISSN
- 1520-0426
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 05/2002
- Academic Unit
- Electrical and Computer Engineering; Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Record Identifier
- 9983992038402771
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