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Raindrop Terminal Fall Velocity (Gunn-Kinzer & Atlas Model) Calculator

Easily calculate and compute raindrop terminal fall velocity (gunn-kinzer & atlas model) calculator with accurate equations, live formulas, and expert guidance.

Typical raindrops range from 0.5 mm (drizzle) to 5.0 mm (heavy rain).

Sea level: 1.225 kg/m³; higher altitude air has lower density.

Calculated Result
7.4 m/s

Terminal Velocity

Terminal Velocity

7.4 m/s

Terminal Velocity Ms

7.4

Terminal Velocity Mph

16.4

Terminal Velocity Kmh

26.5

Raindrop Kinetic Energy Micro Joules

221.09

7.4 — m/s

Calculation Breakdown

  1. Applied FormulaCalculates the terminal fall velocity and kinetic impact energy of raindrops using the empirical Atlas-Gunn-Kinzer aerodynamic drag model.v_t(D) = \left( 9.65 - 10.3 e^{-0.6 D} \right) \left( \frac{\rho_0}{\rho} \right)^{0.4}

Raindrop Terminal Velocity Metric Output

Interactive visualization based on your current inputs

Calculated Value
0.01.93.75.67.4Terminal Velocity

What Is the Raindrop Terminal Fall Velocity (Gunn-Kinzer & Atlas Model) Calculator?

This tool computes raindrop terminal fall velocity (gunn-kinzer & atlas model) calculator with high precision arithmetic.

How Does the Raindrop Terminal Fall Velocity (Gunn-Kinzer & Atlas Model) Calculator Work?

Calculates the terminal fall velocity and kinetic impact energy of raindrops using the empirical Atlas-Gunn-Kinzer aerodynamic drag model.

Raindrop Terminal Fall Velocity (Gunn-Kinzer & Atlas Model) Calculator Formula & Variables

The core mathematical equation utilized by this calculator is expressed as:

vt(D)=(9.65−10.3e−0.6D)(ρ0ρ)0.4v_t(D) = \left( 9.65 - 10.3 e^{-0.6 D} \right) \left( \frac{\rho_0}{\rho} \right)^{0.4}

Calculates the terminal fall velocity and kinetic impact energy of raindrops using the empirical Atlas-Gunn-Kinzer aerodynamic drag model.

How to Use the Raindrop Terminal Fall Velocity (Gunn-Kinzer & Atlas Model) Calculator

  1. Enter your parameters into the designated input fields to calculate the result immediately.

Step-by-Step Example Calculation

Raindrop Terminal Fall Velocity (Gunn-Kinzer & Atlas Model) Calculator Example

Input Values:

raindropDiameterMm:2.5
airDensityAtAltitudeKgM3:1.2
Worked Steps: Sample evaluation based on standard reference conditions.

Understanding Your Result

The calculated primary figure indicates the optimal or required m/s.

Factors That Affect the Result

  • Measurement tolerances, operational variance, and real-world conditions.

When Should You Use This Calculator?

  • Everyday budgeting, technical homework, professional estimation, and household projects.

Assumptions & Limitations

  • Assumes standard atmospheric or environmental parameters unless specified.

Frequently Asked Questions

Calculation Accuracy & Reference Note

Double-precision IEEE 754 arithmetic with validated empirical constants.

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