Cylindrical Langmuir Probe Measurements from NIROS Rockets.

Abstract

The current measurements made by cylindrical Langmuir probe systems flown on NIRO vehicles are described. Particular emphasis is placed on the electron current and the positive ion current. Measurements were made over an altitude range extending from 60 kilometers to 145 kilometers, thus encompassing the D- and E- regions. The development of the electronic instrumentation is presented. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 30, 1971
Accession Number
AD0741798

Entities

People

  • Robert C. Wilson

Organizations

  • Boston College

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Altitude
  • Electrons
  • Instrumentation
  • Langmuir Probes
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Probes

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.
  • Space/Atmospheric Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics