NOTES ON DEBRIS-AIR-MAGNETIC INTERACTION
Abstract
A set of hydrodynamic-like differential equations is derived for the motion of debris and air ions as they interact through the magnetic field. Although these equations are not solved in detail, one can deduce several conclusions: (1) at early times, the fraction of the debris mixed with the magnetic field (and hence the intensity of the beta-ray aurora) is proportional to the cube of the time; (2) the outer debris ions are simply bent by the normal earth's magnetic field; and (3) air ions are picked up essentially when the debris has moved one air-ion Larmor radius.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0296597
Entities
People
- Conrad L. Longmire
Organizations
- RAND Corporation