Electricity in the Atmosphere: Ions in the Atmosphere

K. L. Aplin; R. G. Harrison

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-382225-3.00145-6

Electricity in the Atmosphere: Ions in the Atmosphere

K. L. Aplin^*, R. G. Harrison

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Earth's atmosphere, like all planetary atmospheres, is constantly ionized by cosmic rays. Close to the surface, natural radioactivity is the dominant source of ionization. This article describes the generation and physical characteristics of atmospheric cluster-ions, including their size, composition, transport, and electrical properties, and gives an overview of relevant measurement technologies. The role of cluster-ions in weather and climate through modulating atmospheric particle formation and a range of other electrical effects is summarized. Nomenclature and categorization of atmospheric cluster-ions, and the properties of ions in the indoor environment are also briefly discussed.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Encyclopedia of Atmospheric Sciences
Subtitle of host publication	Second Edition
Publisher	Elsevier Inc.
Pages	9-13
Number of pages	5
ISBN (Electronic)	9780123822260
ISBN (Print)	9780123822253
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-382225-3.00145-6
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2014

Keywords

Aerosol
Charge
Condensation nuclei
Cosmic rays
Electric conduction
Ion attachment
Ion mobility
Ion recombination
Ion spectra
Nucleation

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