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Analysis of hygroscopic cloud seeding materials using the Korea Cloud Physics Experimental Chamber (K-CPEC): a case study for powder-type sodium chloride and calcium chloride
Research Applications Department, National Institute of Meteorological Sciences, Seogwipo, Jeju 63568, Republic of Korea
Miloslav Belorid
Research Applications Department, National Institute of Meteorological Sciences, Seogwipo, Jeju 63568, Republic of Korea
Joo Wan Cha
Research Applications Department, National Institute of Meteorological Sciences, Seogwipo, Jeju 63568, Republic of Korea
Youngmi Kim
Research Applications Department, National Institute of Meteorological Sciences, Seogwipo, Jeju 63568, Republic of Korea
Seungbum Kim
Research Applications Department, National Institute of Meteorological Sciences, Seogwipo, Jeju 63568, Republic of Korea
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Short summary
This study analyzed NaCl and CaCl2 powder-type hygroscopic materials for cloud seeding, using the Korea Cloud Physics Experimental Chamber (K-CPEC) in South Korea. The aerosol chamber enabled particle analysis in an extremely dry environment, while the cloud chamber, with precise pressure and temperature control, facilitated droplet growth through quasi-adiabatic expansion. Our study provides valuable insights for the development of new seeding materials and advanced cloud seeding experiments.
This study analyzed NaCl and CaCl2 powder-type hygroscopic materials for cloud seeding, using...
