THE VARIATION OF AIR DENSITY AT A HEIGHT OF 220 KM IN THE FIRST HALF OF 1966.

Abstract

The changes in the orbit of the satellite Star-rad (1962 beta, kappa) between January and June 1966 are analysed to determine the variation in upper-atmsophere density at a standard height (220 km) a little above the satellite's perigee height. It is found that the air density in May-June was about 30% greater than in January-February, as a result of the increase in solar activity. The fluctuations in density on a shorter time-scale, 2 to 3 days, are also shown. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0650941

Entities

People

  • Desmond King-Hele
  • Eileen Quinn

Organizations

  • Royal Aircraft Establishment

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Solar Activity
  • Space Systems
  • Standards

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris