A Synoptic Study of the Variability of Mesospheric Ionization in Winter.

Abstract

The research summarized includes a statistical study of the variability of mesospheric ionization in winter, three large stratospheric balloon flights, and a series of winter D-region rocket measurements. Also discussed is a Gerdien condenser measurement which showed widely separated mobility groups of mesospheric ions in the daytime. An explanation of the observed mesospheric ionization variability which involves sub-micron ice particulates has been published.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA016179

Entities

People

  • Leslie C. Hale

Organizations

  • Pennsylvania State University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ionization
  • Measurement
  • Mobility
  • Particulates

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Plasma Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster