Solar eclipse (1979). Part 1: Atmospheric sciences laboratory field program summary

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May 1980

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Atmospheric Models, Atmospheric Physics, D Region, Solar Eclipses, Electron Density (Concentration), Extremely Low Frequencies, Radar, Wave Propagation

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The 26 February 1979 solar eclipse provided a unique opportunity to investigate the properties of the middle atmosphere, including the lower ionospheric D region, during a succinct day-"night"-day transition. The Atmospheric Sciences Laboratory (ASL) assisted in coordinating a multiagency field experiment program which encompassed a wide range of effort. Experiments carried out during the several day period centering on the eclipse were characterized by an unusually high degree of success. Nineteen small sounding rockets and 14 large rockets were launched without a major experimental failure. Ground based measurements provided additional information. Of particular interest to the Army is the investigation of electron attachment/detachment processes in the D region which in turn have a bearing on ELF, VLF, and HF communications, BMD radar systems, and atmospheric deionization in the post nuclear burst atmosphere. This report is Part 1 of a series and is primarily concerned with providing a summary of the 1979 Solar Eclipse Field Program and sponsored experiments. Part 2 will provide an account of the experimental data acquired by the ASL experiments, and a subsequent Part 3 will detail the atmospheric modeling efforts using the data from the 1979 solar eclipse.

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