THUNDERSTORM ELECTRICITY,
Abstract
Contents: Nature of cloud electrification; (Types of clouds exhibiting strong electrification, initiation of electrification process, potential gradients, space charge, potentials, electrical energy and power, electric currents); Role of cloud electrification; (Influence on formation of precipitation, prevention of drop bounce-off, promotion of drop collisions and increase of collection efficiency, prevention of drop collisions, promotion of drop breakup, acceleration of ice crystal growth, effect of lightning); (Influence on dynamics, electric force per unit area, electrical acceleration of air, electrical heating and tornadoes).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 31, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0713260
Entities
People
- Bernard Vonnegut
Organizations
- Arthur D. Little