On certain matters relating to the theory of atmospheric‐electric measurements

Abstract

If a conducting body is placed above the surface of the Earth, and connected to Earth by a conductor, it is necessary for the body to take a charge in order to maintain itself at the potential of the Earth in opposition to the influence of the field at the point where it is situated. The greater the height of the body the greater the charge which it must take. One of the objects of the present paper is to consider the theoretical effect of this phenomenon in certain cases. CASE OF THE EBERT ION COUNTER.