Ionization Gauge Measurements of Atmospheric Density from a Low Altitude Satellite.

Abstract

Results obtained from an Air Force Satellite launched in the fourth quarter of 1974 are presented. Ionization gauge measurements of atmospheric density were performed, and the values obtained from these measurements are presented in two appendices in the form of density vs altitude and time plots. The method of data reduction its application is developed and discussed. The reduction technique differs from previously used techniques in that it is more suitable for the processing of large data files such as those obtained from satellite flights, as well as featuring a lessened dependence upon attitude determination. The experiment is also described and the theory of operation is given. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 24, 1976
Accession Number
ADA032373

Entities

People

  • D. Delorey
  • J. P. Mcisaac
  • K. S. W. Champion
  • R. E. Mcinerney

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Altitude
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Atmospheric Density
  • Calibration
  • Data Acquisition
  • Data Processing
  • Internal Pressure
  • Low Altitude
  • Mass Spectrometers
  • Measurement
  • Operating Systems
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Solar Panels
  • Spacecraft
  • Specular Reflection

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Mathematics or Statistics
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris