A TENTATIVE SYNTHESIS OF ELECTROHYDRODYNAMIC PHENOMENA IN THE EARTH ATMOSPHERE,

Abstract

The hypothesis that thunderclouds might represent clusters of magnetically polar particles is put forward. Accordingly, Maxwell's theory is implemented to take into account new densities of current and charge due to magnetic matter. A new branch of electrohydrodynamics is developed to some considerable extent. 'Electrohydrodynamic waves' are studied when both the compressibility and magnetic diffusity of the material are considered. These waves are tentatively related to the phenomenon of 'spherics'. The paper is concluded with some indications about the existence of 'electrohydrodynamic shocks' and their possible applications to tornado and lightning phenomena. The theory at this stage, needs experimental evidence. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 07, 1967
Accession Number
AD0687184

Entities

People

  • John Carstoiu

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Atmospheres
  • Biological Phenomena
  • Compressive Properties
  • Cumulonimbus Clouds
  • Ecological And Environmental Phenomena
  • Ecological And Environmental Processes
  • Electrohydrodynamics
  • Lightning
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Meteorological Phenomena
  • Particles

Readers

  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics
  • Plasma Physics.
  • Theoretical Analysis.