Ionization chamber

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006647",
  "term": "Ionization chamber",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A radiation detector that measures the amount of ionization produced in a gas by incident radiation. It consists of a gas-filled chamber with two electrodes, where ions and electrons created by radiation are collected, generating a measurable current. In atmospheric science, these chambers are used to measure background radiation levels and the rate of ion pair production in the air.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/ionization-chamber/"
}