SPACE PHYSICS PROGRAM.

Abstract

A scanning monochromator system to measure the earth's albedo in the wavelength interval from 1600 to 3100 A has been developed to the final design stage. Spectrometers flown on Air Force low-orbiting satellites have provided data on the fluxes, energy distributions, and lifetimes of Soviet-injected electrons; another study concerning the radiation belts dealt with the role of very-low-frequency waves in precipitating fast electrons. Also, data from measurements of electron fluxes and spectra above 900 kev at altitudes between 200 and 700 km have been analyzed. A Faraday Cup detector has been constructed for use in measuring low-energy electrons and protons in space. The Particle Radiation Mapping Program (PRAM) is continuing; a summary is presented of the first instrument payload to be flown. Optical radiation measurements have been made to the vertical distribution of ozone and the radiance of the atmosphere in the ultraviolet. Also, data on a satellite experiment to measure the infrared background radiations of the earth were analyzed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 15, 1963
Accession Number
AD0428095

Entities

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Background Radiation
  • Detectors
  • Electron Flux
  • Electrons
  • Frequency
  • Measurement
  • Particles
  • Payload
  • Radiation
  • Very Low Frequency

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Space
  • Space - Satellites