Experimental Investigation of Atmospheric Response to the Total Solar Eclipse of 26 February 1979. Conduct of Field Measurements. Phase III.
Abstract
Principal objectives of the experimental program centered upon measurements of background atmospheric parameters and their changes during the eclipse in the altitude range of 30-200 km. The experimental program was highly successful. Approximately 96 percent of the more than 80 measurements carried out by the sounding rockets were successful in terms of instrument operation. During the eclipse energetic particles were precipitating into the atmosphere, a factor of considerable importance in the analysis of data obtained from the experimental program. The field program entailed coordinated operations at several sites with physical separations of up to 25 miles. Despite the generally cold weather (temperatures as low as -40 C), snowy conditions and nature of temporary installations, the oeprations were successful in meeting an inflexible schedule of activities while maintaining the critical ground support power, communications, telemetry and tracking.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 18, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA100862
Entities
Organizations
- New Mexico State University