GEOMAGNETIC EFFECTS OF HIGH-ALTITUDE NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS
Journal Article
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· J. Geophys. Research
Two high-altitude nuclear explosions detonated near Johnston Island in August 1958 produced distinct geomagnetic effects at Honolulu, Palmyra Island, Fanning Island, Jarvis lsland, and Apia. The effects at the first four observatories are attributed to overhead currents caused by increased ionization of the atmosphere by gamma rays and their secondaries from the detonations. The effects at Apia are attributed to charged particles from the detonations and Compton electrons released from the air around the detonation. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- National Bureau of Standards, Washington, D.C.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- NSA Number:
- NSA-14-006077
- OSTI ID:
- 4195931
- Journal Information:
- J. Geophys. Research, Journal Name: J. Geophys. Research Vol. Vol: 64
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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