ATMOSPHERIC CONDUCTIVITY
Research is indicating that the conductivity of the atmosphere has been increased in conjunction with the extensive aerosol operations that have been documented. This paper details using a Van de Graaf generator to create a spark in the open atmosphere to determine the dielectric strength (or conductivity) of the atmosphere. The conclusion after testing was performed is that the atmosphere is not acting as efficiently as an insulator, or conversely, the atmosphere is more electrically conductive than is expected, indicating that conductivity characteristics of the atmosphere have been altered.
