In situ measurements of neon in the thermosphere

Details In situ measurements of neon in the thermosphere In situ measurements of neon in the thermosphere

Nov 1976

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1976georl...3..665p&link_type=abstract

Geophysical Research Letters, vol. 3, Nov. 1976, p. 665-668.

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Aeronomy, Atmospheric Composition, Explorer 51 Satellite, Neon, Thermosphere, Atmospheric Diffusion, Circular Orbits, Geomagnetism, Magnetic Effects, Mass Spectrometers, Particle Density (Concentration), Satellite Observation, Temperature Control, Wind Effects

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The open source neutral mass spectrometer on the Atmosphere Explorer-C satellite has measured neon in the thermosphere. The absolute density of Ne is close to that predicted by using the ground level fraction by volume of Ne along with the assumption of diffusive equilibrium above 100 km. Data is presented for both geomagnetically quiet and disturbed circular orbits. At 290 km, a typical low latitude value of Ne is 3.0 x 10 to the 4th/cu cm. At this altitude Ne appears to be predominantly controlled by temperature except during magnetic disturbances, when offsetting forces due to wind systems may be present.

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