RAYLEIGH SCATTERING IN THE UPPER ATMOSPHERE.

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Abstract:

Rayleigh scattering intensities in the altitude range of 80-300 km are calculated using the concentrations of the principal atmospheric constituents N2, O2 and O. The polarizability of the oxygen atom is calculated from atomic oscillator strengths and normal and slant optical thicknesses are calculated as a function of altitude. Author

Author(s):
Stergis, C. G.
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE CAMBRIDGE RESEARCH LABS L G HANSCOM FIELD MASS
Descriptive Note:
Environmental research papers,
Annotation:
Reprint: Rayleigh scattering in the upper atmosphere.
Pagination:
0016

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFCRL-ERP-188, AFCRL-66-267
Task Number(s):
669001
Project Number(s):
AF-6690
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
(*RAYLEIGH SCATTERING, *UPPER ATMOSPHERE), SOLAR RADIATION, SCATTERING, POLARIZATION, NITROGEN, OXYGEN, OPTICS, ATMOSPHERES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Atmospheric Physics, Optics
Report Date:
1965 Jun 10