Variations in the total electron content of the ionosphere after the high-altitude nuclear explosion
Journal Article
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· New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics
From measurements of the amplitude of the 54-Mc signals from the satellite Transit 4A, the total electron content of the ionosphere up to a height of 920 km is calculated. Thirty-five minutes after the high-altitude explosion the electron content over Auckland was twice the normal value of 4.2 x 10¹⁶ electrons per m². South of Auckland, over Nelson, the electron content increased to about three times the normal value. The Faraday fading of the signals almost completely disappeared north of Auckland, and this effect cannot be explained by normal ionospheric absorption of the extraordinary componert. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Univ. of Auckland, New Zealand
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- NSA Number:
- NSA-18-018819
- OSTI ID:
- 4032218
- Journal Information:
- New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics, Journal Name: New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 5; ISSN 0028-8306
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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