The Current Status of Predictions of Low Energy Plasma Interactions with Space Systems.

Abstract

The present status of low energy magnetospheric plasma interactions with space systems is reviewed. The role of predictions in meeting user needs in assessing the impact of such interactions is described. In light of the perceived needs of the user community and of the current status of modeling and prediction efforts, it is suggested that for most user needs more detailed statistical models of the low energy environment are required. In order to meet current prediction requirements, real-time in situ measurements are proposed as a near-term solution. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 04, 1979
Accession Number
ADA074523

Entities

People

  • Henry B. Garrett

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Astronautics
  • Charged Particles
  • Electric Arcs
  • Electric Fields
  • Electrons
  • Environment
  • Geosynchronous Orbits
  • Large Space Structures
  • Low Altitude
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Orbits
  • Photoelectrons
  • Solar Wind
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Coastal Oceanography
  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space