Ionization Rates Due to the Absorption of Solar Protons and Alpha Particles in the Upper Atmosphere.

Abstract

Ionization rates generated by atmospheric attenuation of solar protons and alpha particles, with integral exponential rigidity spectrums, are calculated for selected values of particle rigidity and geomagnetic cutoff. Ionization produced by these energetic particles creates polar cap absorption events, which disturb radio and radar communications. The ionization rates are required in order to formulate models for these events. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 22, 1971
Accession Number
AD0723627

Entities

People

  • Margaret E. Gardner
  • William Swider

Organizations

  • Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption
  • Alpha Particles
  • Atmospheres
  • Atmospheric Attenuation
  • Attenuation
  • Integrals
  • Ionization
  • Particles
  • Polar Cap
  • Polar Cap Absorption
  • Rigidity
  • Spectra

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.
  • Space/Atmospheric Physics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design