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Willett & Rust 1981
Willett, J.C. and Rust, W.D. (1981). Direct measurements of the atmospheric electrical potential using tethered balloons. Journal of Geophysical Research 86: doi: 10.1029/JC080i012p12139. issn: 0148-0227.

The progress toward a direct measurement of ionospheric potential is summarized. The measurement technique is described, and the results and their implications are discussed. The maximum altitude and potential attained to date are 5.3 km msl and 195 kV, operating from a 3.2 km msl mountain ridge.

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