The Influence of Aerosols on the Electrical Parameters in the Free Atmosphere.

Abstract

A comparison of all past measurements of the vertical profile of the small ion concentration shows that there is a significant discrepancy between observers. The research described here centered around resolving these disagreements which at first was thought due to the presence of aerosols. The problem was attacked by developing a reliable ion counter and then obtaining simultaneous ion density and aerosol profiles. In addition an international workshop was held for the purpose of simultaneously comparing the many instruments and techniques used in atmospheric electrical measurements. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA095149

Entities

People

  • D. J. Hofmann
  • J. M. Rosen

Organizations

  • University of Wyoming

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Atmospheres
  • Atmospheric Electricity
  • Boundary Layer
  • Electrical Measurement
  • Electrical Properties
  • Electricity
  • Ion Density
  • Ions
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • Mobility
  • Observers
  • Scientists
  • Telluric Currents
  • Universities
  • Workshops

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aerosol Science/Aerosol Physics
  • Plasma Physics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design