Upper Atmosphere Research Report Number 3

Abstract

Contents: Chapter 1 - The accomplishments of the first year of rocket-sonde research in the upper atmosphere. Chapter 2 - Objectives, accomplishments and proposed immediate and long range plans in the basic research program; A - Astrophysics and atmospheric composition; B - Cosmic rays; C - The ionosphere; D - The physical characteristics of the atmosphere. Chapter 3 - Progress and proposed developments in the supporting program; A - The V-2 research warhead; B - Telemetering from rockets; C - Radio control. Appendix 1 - V-2 firing schedule. Appendix 2 - Reports and publications by Naval Research Laboratory personnel on upper atmosphere research. Appendix 3 - Talks by Naval Research Personnel on upper atmosphere research.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1947
Accession Number
ADB955508

Entities

People

  • H. E. Newell Jr.
  • J. W. Siry

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Atmospheric Composition
  • Cosmic Rays
  • Electrons
  • Energy
  • Guided Missiles
  • Ionization
  • Measurement
  • Observatories
  • Ozone Layer
  • Physics Laboratories
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Radio Transmission
  • Refraction
  • Solar Spectrum
  • Telemetry Equipment
  • Weather Forecasting

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Space