A New Mean Reference Atmosphere for 25 to 500 km.

Abstract

The model was prepared as part of the activities of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) panel on new reference atmospheres. It will be published as 'The Mean COSPAR International Reference Atmosphere 1972.' The reference atmospheres aid in the design of aircraft, missiles and satellites. The Mean Atmosphere, provided for the altitude range 25 to 500 km, contains tables of temperature, density, and pressure for the whole range. Composition (major constituents and some minor constituents) is given for the range 75 to 500 km. The model represents mean annual and solar cycle conditions for latitudes near 30 degrees. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 02, 1972
Accession Number
AD0757483

Entities

People

  • K. S. W. Champion
  • R. A. Schweinfurth

Organizations

  • Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Altitude
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Atmospheres
  • Cycles
  • Grids
  • Latitude
  • Solar Cycle

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Space/Atmospheric Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris