History of Geo- and Space Sciences
History of Geo- and Space Sciences
History of Geo- and Space Sciences
Articles | Volume 15, issue 1
Articles | Volume 15, issue 1
https://doi.org/10.5194/hgss-15-5-2024
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19 Apr 2024
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Atmospheric electricity observations at Eskdalemuir Geophysical Observatory

R. Giles Harrison and John C. Riddick

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Eskdalemuir Observatory opened in 1908, sited remotely for magnetically quiet conditions. Continuous atmospheric potential gradient (PG) recordings began in 1911, using a Kelvin water dropper electrograph. Notable scientists who worked with atmospheric electricity at Eskdalemuir include Lewis Fry Richardson and Gordon Dobson. The PG measurements continued until 1981. The methodologies employed are described to help interpret the monthly data now digitally available.
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Atmospheric electrical observatories