Cylindrical Langmuir Probe Measurements from Rocket Flights Covering the Period 31 January 1969 through 3 Apr 1974

Abstract

The current measurements made by cylindrical Langmuir probe systems flown on NIRO and Ute-Tomahawk vehicles are described. Particular emphasis is placed on the electron current and positive ion current. Measurements were made over an altitude range extending from 60 kilometers to 145 kilometers, thus, encompassing the D- and E- regions. The development of the electronic instrumentation is presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 30, 1975
Accession Number
ADA016565

Entities

People

  • Robert C. Wilson

Organizations

  • Boston College

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Amplifiers
  • Calibration
  • Classification
  • Current Amplifiers
  • Electron Density
  • Electrons
  • Generators
  • Instrumentation
  • Ion Density
  • Ionosphere
  • Langmuir Probes
  • Measurement
  • Security
  • Space Sciences
  • Trajectories
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Plasma Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems