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.