ilmansähkönmendien
Ilmansähkönmendien is a Finnish term that translates to "air electricity meters" or more broadly, "atmospheric electricity measurement devices." This concept refers to instruments and methods used to detect and quantify electrical phenomena occurring within the Earth's atmosphere. These phenomena include static electricity generated by friction between atmospheric particles, electric fields resulting from charge separation, and currents that flow through the air.
Historically, early attempts to measure atmospheric electricity date back to the 18th century, with pioneers like