ORIGIN OF SODIUM AND LITHIUM IN THE UPPER ATMOSPHERE

Journal Article · Sat May 23 00:00:00 EDT 1959 · Nature

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1038/1831480a0· OSTI ID:4261367

Donahue, T M

Lithium resonance radiation in the twilight air-glow has previously been reported in the Antarctic. After the high-altitude nuclear bomb explosion in the Pacific in August 1958 this radiation was observed in the Antaretic and in New Zealand. An attempt has been made to estimate the ratio of free lithium to free sodium from the intensity ratios found. Evidence as to the origin of lithium and sodium in thy upper atmosphere is discussed. The evidence presented indicates a marine origin. (C.H.)

• Research Organization: Univ. of Pittsburgh
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• NSA Number: NSA-13-013293
• OSTI ID: 4261367
• Journal Information: Nature, Vol. Vol: 183; Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-59
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

Related Subjects

CHEMISTRY
ANTARCTICA
ATMOSPHERE
AUSTRALIA
LITHIUM
NEW ZEALAND
RADIATION EFFECTS
RESONANCE
SODIUM