USING SOLAR X-RAYS AS INDICATORS OF SOLAR-FLARE ACTIVITY.
Abstract
X-ray and particle emission during solar flares can sufficiently increase the electron density in the lower regions of the ionosphere to cause disruption of high-frequency radio communications. Criteria have been established to predict periods of high solar activity during which solar flares capable of disrupting communications might occur. A study of solar-flare occurrence and solar x-ray flux levels over 14 months has shown that solar flares are three times more likely to occur when the criteria are met than when they are not met. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 27, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0686662
Entities
People
- A. T. Mcclinton Jr.
- D. M. Horan
- L. C. Schneider
- R. W. Kreplin
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory