Anomalous Sounds and Electromagnetic Effects Associated with Fireball Entry
Abstract
The problems of the nature and origin of certain hissing sounds and electromagnetic effects associated with the passage of very bright meteors or fireballs has long been of interest to meteor astronomers. This Memorandum describes these effects and discusses their possible origin from the standpoint of atmospheric electricity and re-entry physics. This study was motivated by the possibility that a better understanding of these phenomena will lead to new techniques for determining the size, nature, and path of any large body entering the earth's atmosphere.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0412816
Entities
People
- Donald L. Lamar
- Mary F. Romig
Organizations
- RAND Corporation