Controlled Precipitation of Radiation Belt Particles
Abstract
The overall objectives of this work were to quantify the requirements for controlled precipitation of radiation belt particles in order to mitigate enhanced space particle effects, to address critical issues of antenna-plasma coupling, and to develop a model of the effective radiated power throughout the magnetosphere In carrying out this effort, Stanford University worked closely with AFRL/VSB. During the period of performance, Stanford University concentrated on the critical issues which determine the properties of the ion and electron sheaths which surround dipole antennas in a plasma. The accurate modeling of the ion and electron sheaths and their effects on the far-field pattern of the antenna is necessary in order to simulate the characteristics of an antenna radiating at ELF/VLF frequencies in the magnetosphere
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 24, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA413487
Entities
People
- Timothy F. Bell
Organizations
- Stanford University