title: Raindrops on Titan.
abstract: Some of the aspects of methane precipitation on Titan are considered.  In particular, descent velocities are computed.  It is found that raindrops fall much slower than on Earth.  Additionally, the maximum size of raindrops on Titan is over 9 mm, compared with under 6 mm on Earth.  The composition of drops will vary with altitude.  Implications of these properties for Titan and the Huygens mission are considered.
authors.affiliation: Unit for Space Sciences, University of Kent, Canterbury, UK.
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Lorenz
mesh_terms: D001272:Atmosphere / Q000032:analysis*; D005118:Extraterrestrial Environment; D008697:Methane; D010316:Particle Size; D055585:Physical Phenomena; D010825:Physics; D011891:Rain; D018539:Saturn; D013696:Temperature
chemical_list: D008697:Methane