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Studies on the seasonal variation of atmospheric electricity parameters at a tropical station in Kolkata, India
S S DE, S PAUL, S BARUI, P PAL, B BANDYOPADHYAY, D KALA, A GHOSH
Published in PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
2013
Pages: 135 - 141
Abstract
The paper deals with the analyses of the atmospheric vertical potential gradient (PG) from the ground for 90 fair weather days during 2006-2009 measured at Kolkata (Lat: 22.56°N). The variations of PG have been studied extensively to investigate their values during monsoon and winter seasons. Higher values of PG at Kolkata are observed due to higher abundance of pollutant particles. The observed PG are compared with the results of Potsdam station (Lat: 52°N) and Johannesburg station (Lat: 26°S), with 9 years data and 2 years data respectively. The correlations studies are carried out among PG, PDC (Point Discharge Current) as well as negative and positive carrier conductivities. The corresponding correlation coefficients are obtained as 0.93, -0.842 and -0.844. © 2013 Elsevier Ltd.
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JournalData powered by TypesetJournal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics
PublisherData powered by TypesetPERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
ISSN1364-6826