COMPILATION OF SCIENTIFIC RESULTS FROM THE SSD/AEROSPACE P-11 RADIATION MONITORING SATELLITE 1964-45A.
Abstract
A compilation of the early scientific and technical results from the experiments aboard the SSD/Aerospace P-11 (1964-45A) satellite is presented. This satellite was launched in August 1964 and yielded useful scientific data for a period approaching one year. Results are presented concerning high and low energy trapped protons, trapped electrons, solar flare protons, and VLF waves. The proton data indicate that the structure of the trapped proton belts is extremely complex and cannot be generally explained by present theories. The trapped electron data still show the presence of the electrons injected by the Starfish high altitude nuclear explosion of July 1962. A soft or natural component is also found at the higher altitudes. Electron precipitation was also observed, but its character is considerably different than it was in late 1962. The spectra and time dependence of solar flare protons from the 5 February 1965 solar flare were measured. The electron and proton data have added significantly to the knowledge concerning the radiation belts. These data are also presently being incorporated into the latest up-to-date environmental flux maps for use by scientists and by engineers for systems design. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0479180
Entities
People
- Stanley C. Freden
Organizations
- The Aerospace Corporation