Accession Number:

AD0728264

Title:

The Study of Micrometeorite Particles and New Collection Techniques.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 29 Dec 66-31 Jul 70,

Corporate Author:

DUDLEY OBSERVATORY ALBANY N Y

Personal Author(s):

• Hemenway,Curtis L.

Report Date:

1970-07-31

Pagination or Media Count:

52.0

Abstract:

Dudley Observatory has performed studies of micrometeorite particles and impact sites collected by balloon, rocket and satellite techniques for the period from 1 February 1967 - 1 August 1970. The studies involved the design of specialized clean laboratory facilities, development of new instruments, various flight collections, miscellaneous tasks, international meetings attended and papers published. Author

Descriptors:

• (*METEORITES
• ATMOSPHERIC SOUNDING)
• SOUNDING ROCKETS
• NOCTILUCENT CLOUDS
• INSTRUMENTATION
• SCIENTIFIC SATELLITES
• METEOROLOGICAL BALLOONS
• UPPER ATMOSPHERE
• ELECTRON MICROSCOPY

Subject Categories:

• Atmospheric Physics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE