Excitation of O(1S) and emission of 5577-A radiation in aurora

Details Excitation of O(1S) and emission of 5577-A radiation in aurora Excitation of O(1S) and emission of 5577-A radiation in aurora

Mar 1984

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1984p%26ss...32..373r&link_type=abstract

Planetary and Space Science (ISSN 0032-0633), vol. 32, March 1984, p. 373-378.

Computer Science

Sound

26

Atomic Excitations, Auroras, Oxygen Atoms, Oxygen Spectra, Auroral Ionization, Auroral Spectroscopy, Rocket Sounding, Vertical Distribution

Scientific paper

The results of recent laboratory experiments suggest that the reaction N(+) + O2 yields NO(+) + O(1S) is the principal source of O(1S) in aurora. A negligible time delay between auroral ionization and O(1S) production is associted with this indirect process, which is a necessary condition for a viable mechanism. The 5577-A/3914-A volume-emission-rate ratio associated with this production source remains constant with altitude. The problems encountered by the currently accepted source of O(1S), the reaction of N2(A3Sigma) molecules with atomic oxygen, are explored, and the contributions of this and other reactions to the auroral green-line emission are reevaluated.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Excitation of O(1S) and emission of 5577-A radiation in aurora 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 Excitation of O(1S) and emission of 5577-A radiation in aurora, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Excitation of O(1S) and emission of 5577-A radiation in aurora will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-904762