Magnetospheric Chemical Release Study
Abstract
Wave particle interactions in the magnetosphere can produce ULF and VLF amplification, affect the diffusion of energy from the magnetosphere to the ionosphere, and may affect the trapping of energetic electrons and protons. Chemical releases of barium or lithium may modify the wave particle interactions in the magnetosphere such that the phenomena can be better investigated and may lead to techniques for producing desired wave particle interactions. Under this study results of a barium release in the outer magnetosphere and OGO-5 satellite results have been reviewed to obtain guidance in planning future satellite experiments. The possibility of using cold plasma chemical releases to reduce trapped betas from nuclear detonations has been studied. Data on previous observations of electrons and protons in the magnetosphere have been collected. General requirements for satellite experiments are given. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0769979
Entities
People
- Billy M. Mccormac
- G. T. Davidson
- John E. Evans
- S. B. Mende
Organizations
- Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space