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Infrared spectrum of the airglow

Journal Article · · Space Sci. Rev., v. 15, no. 2/3, pp. 355-400
OSTI ID:4360325
The techniques of studying the ir airglow are briefly discussed followed by a review of recent observations. The main emphasis is on the molecular emissions of OH and O/sub 2/ from the mesosphere and lower thermosphere with a shorter discussion of the F-region atomic emissions. The theoretical interpretations of these emissions are reviewed. It is concluded that dynamic effects must play a dominant and as yet incompletely understood part in the photochemistry of the molecular emission region. An atlas of recently available airglow spectra is included. (auth)
Research Organization:
National Research Council of Canada, Ottawa
NSA Number:
NSA-29-019312
OSTI ID:
4360325
Journal Information:
Space Sci. Rev., v. 15, no. 2/3, pp. 355-400, Journal Name: Space Sci. Rev., v. 15, no. 2/3, pp. 355-400; ISSN SPSRA
Country of Publication:
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Language:
English

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