Lognormal cloud-size distribution
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007028
A statistical model describing the distribution of cloud droplet or ice crystal sizes, where the logarithm of the particle diameter follows a normal (Gaussian) distribution. This distribution is frequently observed in natural clouds and is characterized by a few large particles and many smaller ones. It is often used in cloud microphysics to represent the size spectrum of hydrometeors.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-007028 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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