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TEORIA PARTICION GOTAS [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-05-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meteorology
DEF

A theory of thunderstorm charge separation based upon the suggested occurrence of the Lenard effect in thunderclouds, that is the separation of electric charges due to the aerodynamic breakup of water drops.

Key term(s)
  • breaking drop theory

French

Domaine(s)
  • Météorologie
DEF

Théorie selon laquelle l'électrisation d'un nuage orageux est due à l'effet Lenard, c'est-à-dire que la séparation des charges électriques est liée à la rupture aérodynamique des gouttes d'eau.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Meteorología
DEF

Teoría de separación de la carga en una tormenta eléctrica basada en la supuesta ocurrencia del efecto Lenard dentro de las nubes de una tormenta eléctrica; es decir, la separación de las cargas eléctricas es debida a la ruptura aerodinámica de las gotas de agua.

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