Theoretical Plasma Physics Research of Active Space Experiments.
Abstract
The following report describes our present understanding and recent results from an analysis of the effects of elastic scattering on neutral beam penetration. The important factors affecting neutral beam propagation in the upper atmosphere at altitudes of 200-250 km are discussed. Two primary factors affecting the beam quality are the accuracy of beam collimation and the effect of collisions between the beam particles and the background atmospheric particles. A further factor is ionization of the beam particles in terms of radiation or waves and instabilities that may result from the collective interaction between the ionized beam particles and the charged particles in the background atmosphere.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA192075
Entities
People
- Grossman
Organizations
- New York University