The Earth's Radiation Belts.
Abstract
This report develops radiation belt transport theory from physical principles and compares the results with experimental data. It also provides an easy reference to the present empirical radiation flux models with some simple application techniques given. Specialized topics include shell-splitting, effects of wave-particle interactions, the ring current, geosynchronous environment, nuclear detonations and radiation effects. Heavy ions are specifically high-lighted as a significant component of the radiation belts.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 20, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA142673
Entities
People
- P. L. Rothwell
- W. N. Spjeldvik
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory