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Title: Magnetic disturbances due to the high-altitude nuclear explosion of July 9, 1962

Journal Article · · Journal of Geophysical Research

Magnetometer records taken during the explosion indicate an initial sharp decrease in field strength of about 1 sec duration beginning about 2 sec after detonation followed by large, rapid fluctuations of the field for several seconds. For the first 15 sec of the signal, the changes in field strength exceeded in amplitude and frequency the range and frequency response of the recorder. At 16 sec after onset the signal decreased sufficiently in amplitude and frequency to fall within the recorder response. (C.E.S.)

Research Organization:
U.S. Naval Air Development Center, Johnsville, Penna.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-18-011089
OSTI ID:
4110008
Journal Information:
Journal of Geophysical Research, Vol. 69, Issue 3; Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-64; ISSN 0148-0227
Publisher:
American Geophysical Union
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English