Effect of Atomic Oxygen upon the N2 Vibrational Temperature in the Lower Thermosphere.
Abstract
The effects on vibrational temperatures in the thermosphere, of recent laboratory measurements of the quenching of vibrationally excited nitrogen by atomic oxygen, are evaluated. The newly acquired data indicate vibrational temperatures that remain very close to the ambient kinetic temperature at all altitudes and local times. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0752541
Entities
People
- Edward L. Breig
- Mary E. Brennan
- Robert J. McNeal
Organizations
- The Aerospace Corporation