DNA/PLACES, Barium Event JAN: Quick-Look Field Report of 'In Situ' Probe Measurements
Abstract
On 12 December 1980, a 48 kg barium payload was launched from the A- 15 site of the Eglin/Santa Rosa Island Test Range. The barium was released in the F sub 1-region of the ionosphere at an altitude of 182.7 km. Approximately 32 minutes later a second rocket was launched, carrying plasma diagnostics complement which included a pair of pulsed-plasma-probes and an ion mass spectrometer for direct measurements of electron density Ne, temperature Te, density fluctuations sigma Ne, associated density fluctuation power spectra Pn(k), and ion composition Mi. The barium release and all associated measurements have been designated by code name JAN. This report presents quick- look field analyses of pulsed-plasma-probe data. A brief description is given on the probe instrumentation, vehicle/payload performance, and 'in situ' observations of barium cloud plasma densities and structure.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 26, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA097227
Entities
People
- C. S. Lin
- Edward P. Szuszczewicz
- J. C. Holmes
- M. Swinney
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory