Striation model and spectral characteristics of optical-ir emission from HANE (high-altitude nuclear event). Memorandum report

Technical Report · Tue Apr 30 00:00:00 EDT 1985

OSTI ID:5132239

Hyman, E; Mulbrandon, M; Zabusky, N J

An analytical model of a late-time high-altitude ionospheric striation is presented that incorporates characteristic shapes from recent simulations. The model striation is nonaxisymmetric with a long diffuse tail (frontside), a compact core, and a steep backside. It contains six adjustable parameters to vary the shape and edge properties for sensitivity studies. Model parameters and the power spectral density (PSD) as observed from different view angles. Results of the model are compared with Chesnut's PSD obtained from photographs of Checkmate. A good fit is obtained with the model without any size distribution of striations.

• Research Organization: Naval Research Lab., Washington, DC (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5132239
• Report Number(s): AD-A-169718/4/XAB; NRL-MR-5568
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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IONOSPHERE
STRIATIONS
NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS
DENSITY
DIFFUSION
DISTRIBUTION
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EARTH ATMOSPHERE
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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
PLANETARY IONOSPHERES
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