Atmospheric Electricity in the Real World

摘要: Attempts to separate global and local effects in atmospheric electricity observations define “fair weather” are briefly reviewed. It is shown that commonly used definitions contain an inherent bias which depends on instrumentation, the parameters observed, interests of observer. Reasons adduced encourage study or “non-fair-weather” themselves. Atmospheric pollution discussed its relation electrical observables. effect conductivity obvious, electric field ambiguous, vertical current density such as impart properties a useful index. The diminution before during fog explored, extensive literature subject examined, conclusion expounded measurement forecasting tool ready for immediate application. surface-electrode have two dominant length scales studies, problems measurements within planetary boundary layer analyzed. Relationships between Kolmogorov spectrum turbulence spectra Data from solar eclipses 1970 1973 presented provide corroboration picture turbulent electrode layer. In interrelations interactions all phenomena emphasized, directions further investigations indicated.