Simulation of Rocket Seeding of Convective Clouds with Coarse-dispersion Hygroscopic Aerosol. 2. Condensation and Coagulation in a Cloud Seeded with Hygroscopic Particles

M. K. Zhekamukhov and A. M. Abshaev

A set of equations is developed to describe changes in cloud dispersity due to condensation and gravitational coagulation in the area of the salt particle diffusion in hygroscopic seeding of convective clouds with antihail rockets. Competition for moisture between the natural cloud droplets, entrained in the area from outside by turbulent diffusion, and artificial NaCl particles is taken into account. Optimum versions of hygroscopic seeding aimed at precipitation enhancement are discussed.