Published May 28, 1981 | Version v1
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Modulation of the earth's electric field by cosmic radiation

Creators

  • 1. Massachusetts Inst. of Tech., Cambridge (USA). Center for Space Research

Description

Data are analysed showing positive correlations between cosmic radiation and ionospheric potential. These results indicate that the atmosphere is modulated by changes in ionizing radiation and support a proposed mechanism by which solar variability can cause changes in atmospheric electrification. (U.K.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nature (London)
Journal Volume
291
Journal Issue
5813
Series
Nature (London).
Journal Page Range
304-308
ISSN
0028-0836

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
13702427
Subject category
S58: GEOSCIENCES;
Descriptors DEI
CORRELATIONS; COSMIC RADIATION; ELECTRIC FIELDS; ELECTRIC POTENTIAL; IONOSPHERE; MODULATION; SOLAR ACTIVITY; WEATHER
Descriptors DEC
EARTH ATMOSPHERE; IONIZING RADIATIONS; RADIATIONS