Accession Number:

ADA010045

Title:

High Altitude Conductivity Models for Electromagnetic Pulse Calculations.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. Mar 73-Feb 74,

Corporate Author:

AIR FORCE WEAPONS LAB KIRTLAND AFB N MEX

Personal Author(s):

• Wittwer,Leon A.

Report Date:

1975-04-01

Pagination or Media Count:

13.0

Abstract:

A brief description is given of the conductivity models being currently used in high-altitude electromagnetic calculations along with comments on their applicability to specific scenarios. New fits are given for the physical parameters needed in calculating conductivity and other related atmospheric properties.

Descriptors:

• *ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSES
• NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS
• COMPUTATIONS
• CONDUCTIVITY
• ELECTRON DENSITY
• RECOMBINATION REACTIONS

Subject Categories:

• Nuclear Weapons

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE