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The researchers found that aerosols can soar upward at speeds as fast as 50 meters per second (111 miles per hour). Knowing the speed and height of aerosols can be used for more accurate climate modeling or even creating a perfect glass of champagne. Aerosols from bursting bubbles are the primary way in which moisture, salt, and even toxins are transferred from oceans to the atmosphere. In sparkling wine, the first (and largest) droplet ejected transports the aroma above the rim of a glass and to the nose of its consumer, so maximizing this droplet is a priority for the wine industry.
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(Video from Luc Deike, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering)
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