Accession Number:

AD0769979

Title:

Magnetospheric Chemical Release Study

Descriptive Note:

Final technical rept.

Corporate Author:

LOCKHEED MISSILES AND SPACE CO INC PALO ALTO CA PALO ALTO RESEARCH LAB

Personal Author(s):

• McCormac, Billy M.
• Evans, John E.
• Mende, Stephen B.
• Davidson, G. T.

Report Date:

1973-11-01

Pagination or Media Count:

108.0

Abstract:

Wave particle interactions in the magnetosphere can produce ULF and VLF amplification, affect the diffusion of energy from the magnetosphere to the ionosphere, and may affect the trapping of energetic electrons and protons. Chemical releases of barium or lithium may modify the wave particle interactions in the magnetosphere such that the phenomena can be better investigated and may lead to techniques for producing desired wave particle interactions. Under this study results of a barium release in the outer magnetosphere and OGO-5 satellite results have been reviewed to obtain guidance in planning future satellite experiments. The possibility of using cold plasma chemical releases to reduce trapped betas from nuclear detonations has been studied. Data on previous observations of electrons and protons in the magnetosphere have been collected. General requirements for satellite experiments are given. Author

Descriptors:

• *ATMOSPHERIC SOUNDING
• *MAGNETOSPHERE
• BARIUM
• BETA PARTICLES
• ELECTRONS
• PROTONS
• RADIATION BELTS
• SCIENTIFIC SATELLITES

Subject Categories:

• Atmospheric Physics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE