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  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Nuclear Geophysics

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  • Atmospheric thermal neutron flux is influenced by various environmental factors.
  • Thunderstorms represent complex atmospheric phenomena with potential impacts on neutron flux.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze sporadic variations in atmospheric thermal neutron flux during thunderstorms.
  • To investigate the correlation between meteorological precipitation and neutron flux changes during thunderstorms.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized unshielded scintillation neutron detectors for continuous monitoring.
  • Collected and analyzed three years of atmospheric neutron flux data.
  • Correlated neutron flux data with meteorological records, specifically precipitation events.

Main Results:

  • Observed a significant decrease in atmospheric thermal neutron flux.
  • This flux decrease was strongly correlated with meteorological precipitation following extended dry periods.
  • No instances of neutron production during thunderstorms were detected throughout the observation period.

Conclusions:

  • Meteorological precipitation during thunderstorms appears to suppress atmospheric thermal neutron flux.
  • The findings suggest a complex interaction between atmospheric conditions and neutron flux, rather than neutron production during thunderstorms.