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Title	The atmospheric electric field and its measurement
Author	Murray, Murdo.
Description	Thesis (M.Sc.) -- Memorial University of Newfoundland, 1969. Physics
Date	1969.
Pagination	122 leaves : ill.
Subject	Atmospheric electricity;
Degree	M.Sc.
Degree Grantor	Memorial University of Newfoundland. Dept. of Physics
Discipline	Physics
Language	Eng
Notes	Bibliography : leaves 120-122.
Abstract	The variables encountered in atmospheric electricity are discussed and the theoretical model as proposed by Kawano developed to show that the vertical distribution of the air resistivity is influenced by the eddy diffusion. Using this vertical distribution, the local characteristic of the electric field is derived. Instrumentation for the measurement of the electrical potential gradient was developed and subsequently a series of observations was conducted to measure the electrical phenomena associated with various conditions in the atmosphere. The response time of the instrument is about one millisecond. The use of 30 dB of negative feedback in the main amplifier ensured a stable output with a low noise level. Indication of the polarity of the field was provided by employing a phase sensitive detector.
Type	Text
Resource Type	Electronic thesis or dissertation
Format	Image/jpeg; Application/pdf
Source	Paper copy kept in the Centre for Newfoundland Studies, Memorial University Libraries
Local Identifier	76006109
Rights	The author retains copyright ownership and moral rights in this thesis. Neither the thesis nor substantial extracts from it may be printed or otherwise reproduced without the author's permission.
Collection	Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Scanning Status	Completed
PDF File	(25.99 MB) -- http://collections.mun.ca/PDFs/theses/Murray_Murdo.pdf
CONTENTdm file name	320396.cpd