How does charge move through air?
The atmosphere contains ions and charged particles. Field strength, charge concentration and the charge that actually reaches the target are different quantities. A field reading near an emitter does not establish the exposure inside a fog volume. Experimental interpretation needs delivery measurements alongside the droplet and optical response.
Questions worth measuring
- Where is the delivered charge measured?
- How do polarity, humidity and background aerosol alter the response?
- Can a local microphysical effect be separated from changing weather?
The records below are a starting point for those questions. Read the original methods and results before applying a finding outside the tested setting.