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ATMOSPHERIC IONIZATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-09-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
DEF

Acquisition of an electric charge by neutral atmospheric molecules or other suspended particles, chiefly as the result of collisions with high-energy particles.

OBS

atmospheric ionization : term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
DEF

Acquisition d'une charge électrique par des molécules atmosphériques neutres ou autres particules en suspension, principalement à la suite de collisions avec des particules à grande énergie.

OBS

ionisation atmosphérique : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física de la atmósfera
DEF

Carga eléctrica adquirida por las moléculas neutras de la atmósfera o por otras partículas en suspensión, en su mayor parte como resultado de colisiones con partículas de alta energía.

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