THE UPPER ATMOSPHERE AS OBSERVED WITH ROCKETS AND SATELLITES.
Abstract
With emphasis on recent observations with rockets and satellites, the advances in understanding of the upper atmosphere which have occurred during and since the I.G.Y. are briefly reviewed. The global coverage of these upper atmosphere observations revealed important latitudinal and seasonal changes in densities, pressures, and winds. The composition of the upper atmosphere, and its electrical properties were observed, and the influxes of energetic particles and radiations from the sun and the radiation belts were studied from above the atmosphere. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 11, 1960
- Accession Number
- AD0616374
Entities
People
- William W. Kellogg
Organizations
- RAND Corporation