The characteristics of rain electricity in Nigeria. I — Magnitudes and variations |
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| Authors: | A I I Ette E O Oladiran |
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| Institution: | (1) Department of Physics, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria |
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| Abstract: | The characteristics of rain and point charges based on routine measurements extending over four rainy seasons are presented. An average rain current density of (1.0±0.1)×10–10 A m–2 and charge per unit volume of rain water of (0.43±0.02)×10–4 C m–3 for the locality are obtained, which are compared with data obtained elsewhere by other workers. The point-discharge current measurements lead to a revised estimate of (0.86±0.08)×10–9 A m–2 for the average point discharge current below storm clouds. |
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| Keywords: | Atmospheric electricity Point discharge Rain current |
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