Composition and energy spectra of heavy nuclei of unknown origin detected on SKYLAB

Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy

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Energy Spectra, Heavy Nuclei, Particle Energy, Skylab Program, Earth Magnetosphere, Heavy Ions, Inner Radiation Belt, Radiation Measurement, Solar Corona, Solar Wind, Spaceborne Astronomy

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At the orbit of Skylab, steeply falling energy spectra of nuclei with atomic numbers of at least 8 and energies between about 10 and 40 MeV/amu at intensities much higher than seen outside the magnetosphere were observed. The composition is consistent with that of the solar corona. It is suggested that heavy solar-wind ions enter the magnetosphere, are accelerated, and populate the inner radiation belt.

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