Birkeland current en · NOUN
Etymology
Predicted in 1908 by Norwegian explorer and physicist Kristian Birkeland.
Meanings
- A set of currents that flow along geomagnetic field lines connecting the Earth's magnetosphere to the Earth's high-latitude ionosphere.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birkeland currents | Number=Plur | lexicographic |