Journal of Tropical Oceanography ›› 2016, Vol. 35 ›› Issue (1): 96-101.doi: 10.11978/2014131CSTR: 32234.14.2014131

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The vertical characteristics of atmospheric electric field in the surface layer of Xiamen coastal areas

YANG Chao1, ZENG Jinquan2, HONG Zhimin1, WANG Yingbo2   

  1. 1. Xiamen Lightning Protection Center, Xiamen 361012, China;
    2. Fujian Lightning Protection Center, Fuzhou 350001, China
  • Received:2014-11-17 Online:2016-01-10 Published:2016-02-02
  • Contact: YANG Chao, E-mail: chaoy999@163.com
  • Supported by:
    Fujian province meteorological bureau grassroots special project (2015J11); Xiamen city meteorological scientific research fund project (2013XMKY05); Fujian province meteorological bureau youth science and technology special project (2013Q13)

Abstract: Using the synchronous observations of two atmospheric electric field mills on different planes at the straits atmospheric observation center of Xiamen, the vertical distribution of atmospheric electric field was investigated, and the results were tested using other independent observations. The results showed that the intensity of atmospheric electric field increased exponentially with increasing height in the lowest 30 m of the surface layer in the coastal areas of Xiamen. In the same environment, the variation trends of atmospheric electric field at different heights were similar. The results provide a reference for calibrating atmospheric electric field observations at different heights. The change of atmospheric electric field is a good indicator for different weathers.

Key words: atmospheric electric field, height, weather condition