Relativistic Electron Precipitation: An Observational Study.

Abstract

The object of this dissertation is to analyze satellite data to investigate the morphology of strong diffusion relativistic electron precipitation (REP) events with the ultimate purpose of gaining insights into the precipitation mechanism and determining atmospheric consequences. Analysis of fourteen (14) months of magnetic electron spectrometer and proton telescope data from the Air Force S3-3 satellite from July 1976 to September 1977 is presented. A theoretical approach to the REP mechanism is presented. Finally, an investigation of the energy deposition rates from these events and their ultimate effect on the ionized and neutral atmosphere with emphasis on ozone modification is presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA092545

Entities

People

  • Leopold Joseph Andreoli

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Chemistry
  • Cosmic Rays
  • Cyclotron Waves
  • Databases
  • Detectors
  • Electromagnetic Scattering
  • Electron Density
  • Electron Energy
  • Electron Flux
  • Frequency Bands
  • High Latitudes
  • Ionization
  • Ionizing Radiation
  • Magnetic Storms
  • Measurement
  • Orientation (Direction)

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.
  • Clinical Trial Research.
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Space