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LOWER IONOSPHERIC EFFECTS NEAR THE CONJUGATE POINT OF THE 9 JULY 1962 HIGH- ALTITUDE EXPLOSION

Journal Article · · New Zealand J. Geol. Geophys.
For a period of 60 seconds after the explosion above Johnston Island, absorption of 42 Mc radio waves occurred in the conjugate area. The observations can be explained on the basis of ionization by decay electrons from neutrons emitted frorn the explosion material. An electron concentration of not less than 4 x 10/sup 4/ per cm/sup 2/ during the first few seconds after detonation occurred at about 70 km in the conjugate area. (auth)
Research Organization:
Univ. of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-18-018814
OSTI ID:
4050587
Journal Information:
New Zealand J. Geol. Geophys., Journal Name: New Zealand J. Geol. Geophys. Vol. Vol: 5
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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