A Review of Atmospheric Electricity Research in China from 2019 to 2022

Atmospheric electricity is composed of a series of electric phenomena in the atmosphere. Significant advances in atmospheric electricity research conducted in China have been achieved in recent years. In this paper, the research progress on atmospheric electricity achieved in China during 2019-22 is reviewed focusing on the following aspects: (1) lightning detection and location techniques, (2) thunderstorm electricity, (3) lightning forecasting methods and techniques, (4) physical processes of lightning discharge, (5) high energy emissions and effects of thunderstorms on the upper atmosphere, and (6) the effect of aerosol on lightning.

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This paper reviews the research progress on atmospheric electricity achieved in China during 2019-22, focusing on lightning detection and location techniques, thunderstorm electricity, lightning forecasting methods and techniques, physical processes of lightning discharge, high energy emissions and effects of thunderstorms on the upper atmosphere, and the effect of aerosol on lightning.