Energetic Electrons at the Synchronous Altitude 1974-1977.

Abstract

A description of the energetic (140 kev to > 3.9 Mev) electron environment observed at the synchronous altitude during the 1974-1977 time interval is presented. These results were obtained by an experimental carried on the geostationary ATS-6 spacecraft. Observations were made at several longitudes. Electron fluxes exhibit a complex temporal behavior ranging in time scale from a diurnal variation to a semi-annual variation. Average fluxes are computed and compared with earlier studies and models. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 08, 1977
Accession Number
ADA048432

Entities

People

  • Bernard Blake
  • George A. Paulikas
  • Henry H. Hilton

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Altitude
  • Diurnal Variations
  • Electron Flux
  • Electrons
  • Environment
  • Grids
  • Intervals
  • Longitude
  • Observation
  • Spacecraft
  • Time Intervals

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Solar Physics

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Space