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Control of the Earth's electric field intensity through solar wind modulation of galactic cosmic radiation: Support for a proposed atmospheric electrical sun-weather mechanismThe ionospheric potential and galactic cosmic radiation, found to be inversely correlated with the solar wind velocity are examined as being germane to weather modification. Since the ionospheric potential is proportional to the fair weather electric field intensity and cosmic radiation is the dominant source of atmospheric ionization, it is concluded that the Earth's overall electric field varies in phase with atmospheric ionization and that the latter is modulated by the solar wind. A proposed mechanism, in which solar control of ionizing radiation influences atmospheric electrification and thus possibly cloud physical processes is discussed. An experimental approach to critically test the proposed mechanism through comparison of the temporal variation of the Earth's electric field with conditions in the interplanetary medium is outlined.
Document ID
19800009704
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Markson, R.
(Massachusetts Inst. of Tech. Cambridge, MA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1980
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Goddard Space Flight Center Study of the Solar Cycle from Space
Subject Category
Solar Physics
Accession Number
80N17966
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: N00014-79-C-0399
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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