Measurements of middle-atmosphere electric fields and associated electrical conductivities

Computer Science – Sound

Scientific paper

Rate now

  [ 0.00 ] – not rated yet Voters 0   Comments 0

Details

38

Electric Fields, Electrical Resistivity, Middle Atmosphere, Rocket Sounding, Earth Magnetosphere, Ionospherics, Rocket-Borne Instruments

Scientific paper

A simple antenna for measuring the vertical electric field in the 'middle atmosphere' has been flown on a number of rocket-launched parachute-borne payloads. The data from the first nine such flights, launched under a variety of geophysical conditions, are presented, along with electrical conductivities measured simultaneously. The data include indications of layered peaks of several volts per meter in the mesospheric field at high and low latitudes in situations of relatively low conductivity. During an auroral 'REP' event the electric field reversed direction in the lower stratosphere, accompanied by a substantial enhancement in conductivity. The data generally do not confirm speculations based only on the extension of the thunderstorm circuit from below or the mapping of ionospheric and magnetospheric fields from above, but seem to require, in addition, internal generation processes in the middle atmosphere.

No associations

LandOfFree

Say what you really think

Search LandOfFree.com for scientists and scientific papers. Rate them and share your experience with other people.

Rating

Measurements of middle-atmosphere electric fields and associated electrical conductivities does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Measurements of middle-atmosphere electric fields and associated electrical conductivities, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Measurements of middle-atmosphere electric fields and associated electrical conductivities will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

     

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1746399

  Search
All data on this website is collected from public sources. Our data reflects the most accurate information available at the time of publication.