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SCHUMANN RESONANCE [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-03-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Space Physics
DEF

A set of peaks in the ELF [Extremely Low Frequency] portion of the Earth's electromagnetic field spectrum.

CONT

Scientists believe that the Schumann resonance is due to the space between the surface of the Earth and the ionosphere acting as a resonant cavity that is then excited by energy from lightning strikes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique spatiale
DEF

Champ électromagnétique faible qui oscille en résonance dans la cavité entre la surface de la Terre et l'ionosphère.

CONT

Les résonances de Schumann ont une origine atmosphérique (i.e. la foudre) et ne sont que l'effet du guide d'ondes Terre-ionosphère.

Spanish

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