Morphology of the Ionosphere During the MAP/WINE Campaign Energetic Precipitating Particle Flux as Interpreted Through TIROS and DMSP Satellite Observations
Abstract
An assessment of the general extent of the auroral activity where available in conjunction with various rocket launch times will be presented as part of the campaign in support of the MAP/WINE (Middle Atmosphere Program/Winter in Northern Europe 1983-1984) in which a number of rocket probes were launched from the Andoya Rocket Range in Norway. The level of activity and its distribution will be viewed from two somewhat different perspectives. The first presents the geographic distribution of the auroral boundary and the associated relative auroral activity, while the second indicates the precipitating energy flux entering the ionosphere during specific rocket launch times. For the majority of the rocket probes, the Andoya Rocket Range was considerably south of the diffused auroral boundary. In none of the cases presented were precipitating particles capable of producing substantial ionization and energy deposition below about 90 km.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 11, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA636429
Entities
People
- Herbert H. Sauer
- Joseph R. Katan
Organizations
- Naval Underwater Systems Center