Ram-Wake Measurements Obtained from the Ionospheric Sounding Rocket MAIMIK

Abstract

Results of plasma measurements from the ionospheric sounding rocket MAIMIK are reported. Data obtained by high-resolution plasma probes show distinct classical wake signatures during the entire flight. That is, the electron temperature was enhanced behind the rocket in a region where both the electron and ion density were well below the ambient values. In addition, electron temperature enhancements were also detected in the ram (forward) direction on the downleg. The measurements are presented and discussed in relation to the prevailing ionospheric conditions. Keywords: Reprints, Plasma sheaths, Plasma wakes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 27, 1990
Accession Number
ADA223627

Entities

People

  • B. N. Maehlum
  • G Holmgren
  • J. Troim
  • K. M. Torkar
  • K. R. Svenes
  • Martin Friedrich
  • W. F. Denig

Organizations

  • Air Force Systems Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Classification
  • Electric Fields
  • Electron Density
  • Electrons
  • High Resolution
  • Ion Density
  • Ions
  • Measurement
  • Physics
  • Physics Laboratories
  • Plasma Sheaths
  • Rockets
  • Security
  • Sounding Rockets
  • Space Sciences
  • Spacecraft

Readers

  • Plasma Physics.
  • Space/Atmospheric Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics