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EFFECTS OF THE NUCLEAR EXPLOSION OVER JOHNSTON ISLAND OBSERVED IN PERU ON JULY 9, 1962

Journal Article · · Journal of Geophysical Research (U.S.)
An account is given of observations in Peru associated with the nuclear explosion over Johnston Island on July 9, 1962. The observations discussed are principally those of magnetic micropulsation activity resulting from the electron loop frequency and hydromagnetic waves accompanying the explosion. (auth)
Research Organization:
Instituto Geofisico del Peru, Lima
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-17-023518
OSTI ID:
4710545
Journal Information:
Journal of Geophysical Research (U.S.), Journal Name: Journal of Geophysical Research (U.S.) Vol. Vol: 68; ISSN JGREA
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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