Mechanics of the Atmospheric Aerosol

Abstract

The main purpose of this chapter is to outline the basic dynamic behavior of aerosols. We shall therefore discuss the phenomena of Brownian motion, diffusion, sedimentation, and coagulation of aerosol particles, including sorne effects of turbulence. (Possible electrical influences will be discussed in Chapter 18.) We shall also extend and/or apply the various formulations to the problems of explaining sorne observed features of the size distributions of atmospheric aerosol particles.