Unified Theory of SAR Arc Formation at the Plasma-pause.

reportActive / Technical Report | Accession Number: AD0736431 | Need Help?

Abstract:

The authors propose that stable auroral red acrs SAR arcs are generated at the plasmapause as a consequence of the turbulent dissipation of ring current energy.

Author(s):
Cornwall, John M. ; Coroniti, Ferdinand V. ; Thorne, Richard M.
Author Organization(s):
AEROSPACE CORP EL SEGUNDO CALIF LAB OPERATIONS
Descriptive Note:
Rept. for Jul 70-Jul 71,
Supplementary Note:
Prepared in cooperation with California Univ., Los Angeles.
Pagination:
0050

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TR-0172(2260-20)-12, SAMSO-TR-71-321
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F04701-71-C-0172
Monitor Series:
TR-71-321
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
(*AURORAE, THEORY), IONOSPHERIC DISTURBANCES, OSCILLATION, PLASMAS(PHYSICS), MAGNETIC STORMS, MAGNETOSPHERE, ELECTRON DENSITY, HEAT TRANSFER
Field(s)/Group(s):
Atmospheric Physics
Keyword(s):
MAGNETOSPHERIC RING CURRENTS
Report Date:
1971 Dec 15