Whistler observations in connection with nuclear explosions
Journal Article
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· Journal of Geophysical Research
During part of the Plumbbob series of nuclear explosions at the Nevada testing grounds in September 1957, whistlers were obtained that proved to be two- hop whistlers orig-nating in electromagnetic pulses associated with the explosions. It is shown that the probability of a naturally-excited whistler (from lightning) occurring at the exactly correct tirnes in each case is extremely small. The electromagnetic pulse from the explosion was recorded simultaneously on two whistler recorders.
- Research Organization:
- Naval Research Lab., Washington, D.C.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- NSA Number:
- NSA-17-041678
- OSTI ID:
- 4697603
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Geophysical Research, Journal Name: Journal of Geophysical Research Journal Issue: 20 Vol. 68; ISSN 0148-0227
- Publisher:
- American Geophysical Union
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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