Theoretical Studies on the Motions of Cloud and Precipitation Particles—A Review

The theoretical studies on the flow fields around falling cloud and precipitation particles are briefly reviewed. hydrodynamics of these particles, collectively called hydrometeors, central importance to development dissipation, which impact both short-term weather long-term climate processes. This review focuses solutions appropriate Navier–Stokes equations hydrometeor, particularly those obtained by numerical methods. hydrometeors reviewed here include drops, raindrops, ice crystals, snow aggregates, conical graupel, smooth lobed hailstones. is made largely in chronological order so that readers can obtain a sense how research this field has progressed over time. Although studies, brief summaries laboratory experiments observations subject also provided as substantiate calculation results. An outlook given at end describe future works necessary improve our knowledge area.