Observations of fine scale structure in the mesosphere and lower thermosphere

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Jun 1980

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1980esasp.152...61t&link_type=abstract

In ESA European Rocket and Balloon Programs and Related Res. p 61-65 (SEE N81-10914 01-99)

Physics

Electrostatic Probes, Ion Density (Concentration), Mesosphere, Power Spectra, Thermosphere, Fine Structure, Isotropic Turbulence, Nike-Apache Rocket Vehicle, Plasmas (Physics), Spatial Distribution

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An electrostatic probe designed to measure ion density with high time resolution and accuracy was flown on a Nike-Apache rocket from Andoeya Rocket Range on March 1 1978. Spectra of the spatial density fluctuations were derived in one kilometer height intervals from 65 to 127 km. Below 95 km the power spectra had a slope of about -5/3, as expected for isotropic turbulence. Above 95 km the fluctuations were stronger and showed a white noise power spectrum. These fluctuations are most likely due to plasma instabilities.

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