Modeling of Ion Ascending in Troposphere

Electrodynamical and plasma chemical processes in lower layers of the troposphere have been considered in the interest of new rainmaking technology. We propose a mathematical model of the ionic flow formed by the ground-based plasma source and study its solutions. The Nernst-Planck-Poisson equations for three different types of ions and electrons with respect to the particles´ concentrations and electric potential have been numerically solved. This model describes ascending of one type of ions O3^-. We analyze the final distribution of charged particles in the gap between the surface of the ground and the cloud base. We demonstrate that a significant amount of ions can reach a 2000-m elevation only together with the ascending air flow.