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A Markov-chain particle dispersion model based on air flow data: Extension to large water droplets

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An analysis is presented which gives the adjustment to a Markov-chain particle dispersion model to account for the effect of drag between heavy particles (e.g., rain splash droplets, spray droplets) and the surrounding air parcels for which turbulence statistics are known.

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    P. J. Walklate

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Walklate, P.J. A Markov-chain particle dispersion model based on air flow data: Extension to large water droplets. Boundary-Layer Meteorol 37, 313–318 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00122992

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