The Vertical Distribution of the Air Resistivity in the Exchange Layer of the Atmosphere

Abstract

 The vertical distribution of the air-resistivity in the exchange layer is calculated by discussing the ionization equilibrium considering the influence of the eddy diffusion. This result shows that the vertical distribution of the air resistivity in the exchange layer is controlled by the nuclei content, radioactive substance content and the coefficient of eddy diffusivity. The height of the exchange layer estimated by the vertical distribution of the air resistivity and columnar resistance is about 900∼1400m. This calculated value coincides with that obtained by several direct observations.