Feasibility of tapping atmospheric charge as a power source

M.l Breuer

Renewable Energy, 2003, vol. 28, issue 7, 1121-1127

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: Atmospheric charge; Atmospheric current density; Atmospheric electric field; Atmospheric voltage gradient; Charge separation; Charge transport; Cosmic ray; Electrometry; Electrostatic motors; Lightning; Thunderstorm (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2003
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DOI: 10.1016/S0960-1481(02)00210-0

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