Magnetospheric Chemical Release Study

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 interact...

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Main Authors: McCormac, Billy M, Evans, John E, Mende, Stephen B, Davidson, G T
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
Atmospheric Physics
ATMOSPHERIC SOUNDING
BARIUM
BETA PARTICLES
Chemical release studies
ELECTRONS
MAGNETOSPHERE
OGO-5 satellite
PROTONS
RADIATION BELTS
SCIENTIFIC SATELLITES
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Summary: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)