Feasibility of tapping atmospheric charge as a power source

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• 作者：Breuer ; M.L.
• 关键词：Atmospheric charge ; Atmospheric current density ; Atmospheric electric field ; Atmospheric voltage gradient ; Charge separation ; Charge transport ; Cosmic ray ; Electrometry ; Electrostatic motors ; Lightning ; Thunderstorm
• 刊名：Renewable Energy
• 出版年：2003
• 出版时间：June, 2003
• 年：2003
• 卷：28
• 期：7
• 页码：1121-1127
• 全文大小：64.0 K

文摘

Mechanisms which generate atmospheric charge are examined in order to estimate the rate of field regeneration. Energy density contained in the atmospheric electric field is examined. Charge-harvesting methods are suggested and a practical use of electrostatic motors examined. Comparisons to projected energy consumption, and comparison to other energy sources are made, and viability of tapping atmospheric charge is assessed.