Published October 2012 | Version v1
Journal article

Condensation of water vapor in the gravitational field

  • 1. Konstantinov Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute (Russian Federation)

Description

Physical peculiarities of water vapor condensation under conditions of hydrostatic equilibrium are considered. The power of stationary dynamic air fluxes and the vertical temperature distribution caused by condensation on large horizontal scales are estimated.

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Journal Title
Journal of Experimental and Theoretical Physics
Journal Volume
115
Journal Issue
4
Journal Page Range
p. 723-728
ISSN
1063-7761
CODEN
JTPHES

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
44044642
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
AERODYNAMICS; AIR; EQUILIBRIUM; GRAVITATIONAL FIELDS; HYDROSTATICS; TEMPERATURE DISTRIBUTION; VAPOR CONDENSATION; WATER VAPOR
Descriptors DEC
FLUID MECHANICS; FLUIDS; GASES; MECHANICS; VAPORS

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