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.
- Publication:
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Final Report
- Pub Date:
- January 1981
- Bibcode:
- 1981wula.reptR....R
- Keywords:
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- Aerosols;
- Atmospheric Electricity;
- Atmospheric Physics;
- Electrical Properties;
- Ion Density (Concentration);
- Air Pollution;
- Electrical Measurement;
- Ion Concentration;
- Ionic Mobility;
- Ions;
- Geophysics