Theoretical N2 vibrational distribution in an aurora

Details Theoretical N2 vibrational distribution in an aurora Theoretical N2 vibrational distribution in an aurora

Nov 1971

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1971p%26ss...19.1457s&link_type=abstract

Planetary and Space Science, Volume 19, Issue 11, p. 1457-1461.

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The N2 vibrational distribution in an aurora is investigated. During the auroral bombardment the vibrational distribution is non-Boltzmann. The deviation from the Boltzmann distribution increases with increasing altitude. Above 200 km the loss rate of O+ due to the reaction O+ + N2 --> NO+ + N is increased by a factor of 1.5 when allowance is made for the non-Boltzmann character of the N2 distribution. This increased loss rate persists for 1000-2000 sec after auroral bombardment commences.

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