Concept information
Preferred term
IONIZATION CHAMBER
Definition
- A IONIZATION CHAMBER is an apparatus used to study the production of ions in the atmosphere by cosmic ray and radioactive bombardment of air molecules; it is an airtight container usually cylindrical and has an insulated electrode in the center of the chamber; ions produced are collected by the electrode and measured by an electrometer. (en)
Broader concept
URI
https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/68c246e3-ae56-4976-9fe2-7300cfa7d97a
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