THE D-REGION FAIR-WEATHER ELECTRIC FIELD,
Abstract
Motion of a slightly ionized medium such as the earth's lower ionosphere through a magnetic field such as the earth's permanent magnetic field will result in systematic separation of electrical charges. This charge separation will result in development of an opposing electric field which will balance, in the average case, the force produced by the interaction of the motion and the magnetic field. The D-region fair-weather electric field is defined as the equilibrium field produced by the mean circulation. Asymmetries between the earth's geomagnetic and rotational axes and the structure of the stratospheric circulation are considered in determining global and annual structures of the D-region fair-weather electric field. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0653006
Entities
People
- Max C. Bolen
- Willis L. Webb
Organizations
- Atmospheric Sciences Laboratory