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| Title: | Temporal and vertical variations of atmospheric electrical conductivity related to radon and its progeny concentrations at Mysore |
| Authors: | Ragini, N
Shashikumar, T S
Chandrashekara, M S
Sannappa, J
Paramesh, L |
| Keywords: | Radioactive aerosol
Ion production
Gerdien condenser |
| Issue Date: | Aug-2008 |
| Publisher: | CSIR |
| Abstract: | Atmospheric electrical conductivity, radon and its progeny concentrations are measured simultaneously at Mysore city (12° 18′′N, 76° 36′′E and 767 m above mean sea level), India. The concentrations of radon and its progeny are higher during nighttime compared to the daytime attaining maximum in the early morning (0400-0700 hrs IST). The electrical conductivity of the atmosphere also shows similar variations. The vertical variation shows a decrease of conductivity with increase in height. The weekly variations in conductivity show a higher value on Sundays compare to other weekdays. These results are discussed in terms of ionization rate due to radioactivity and meteorological parameters. |
| Page(s): | 264-271 |
| ISSN: | 0367-8393 |
| Source: | IJRSP Vol.37(4) [August 2008]
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