Meteorological cloud chamber
From Glossary of Meteorology
meteorological cloud chamber
A closed vessel in which the temperature, pressure, and humidity are controlled in a manner to cause cloud formation in the air within the enclosed space.
Cloud chambers were used for early studies of high-energy particles such as cosmic rays (
see Wilson cloud chamber). Meteorological versions have been used for studying cloud microphysical processes. They usually range in size from a few cubic centimeters to a few cubic meters, although cloud chambers as large as hundreds of cubic meters have been constructed.
see Wilson cloud chamber). Meteorological versions have been used for studying cloud microphysical processes. They usually range in size from a few cubic centimeters to a few cubic meters, although cloud chambers as large as hundreds of cubic meters have been constructed.
