Data for "Effect of Turbulence on Raindrop Coalescence and Breakup: 2D Video Disdrometer Observations During Tropical Cyclone Passages"
Abstract
This dataset includes the microphysical characteristics of raindrops observed by a 2D Video Disdrometer (2DVD), as well as the calculated turbulence dissipation rate. “Data_per_minute.npy” contains minute-by-minute data on mass-weighted average raindrop diameter, characteristic number concentration, rainfall intensity, liquid water content, wind direction, wind speed, and turbulence dissipation rate. “Data_for_every_raindrop.npy” contains data for each individual raindrop, including diameter, fall velocity, and the turbulence dissipation rate of the surrounding environment.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Precipitation Measurement and Analysis
Atmospheric aerosols and clouds
Meteorological Phenomena and Simulations
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 20 January 2026
- Document type
- Dataset