Point discharge current

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007997",
  "term": "Point discharge current",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The electric current generated by the continuous leakage of charge from pointed objects into the atmosphere under the influence of a strong electric field. This current is a measure of the rate at which charge is transferred from the object to the air. It increases significantly as a thunderstorm approaches, providing an indication of atmospheric electrical activity.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/point-discharge-current/"
}