Tables of Asymptotic Directions and Vertical Cutoff Rigidities for a Five Degree by Fifteen Degree World Grid as Calculated Using the International Geomagnetic Reference Field for Epoch 1965.0.

Abstract

Tables of asymptotic directions and vertical cutoff rigidities for a five degree by fifteen degree world grid are presented in this report. These values were obtained by the integration of vertically incident cosmic-ray trajectories through the International Geomagnetic Reference Field for Epoch 1965.0. The table of asymptotic directions contains the asymptotic latitudes and longitudes which specify the direction of approach, from interplanetary space, of a cosmic-ray particle. These asymptotic directions are given for each grid point for specific rigidities above the main cone cutoff rigidity. The table of vertical cutoff rigidities contains the geographic coordinates and L value of each location together with the main cone cutoff rigidity, the Stormer cutoff rigidity, and the effective cutoff rigidity. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 17, 1975
Accession Number
ADA015739

Entities

People

  • Don F. Smart
  • Margaret Shea

Organizations

  • Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cosmic Rays
  • Grids
  • Grids (Coordinates)
  • Interplanetary Space
  • Latitude
  • Longitude
  • Particles
  • Rigidity
  • Trajectories

Readers

  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space