Characteristics of Forbush decreases in cosmic ray intensity observed underground

Journal Article · Fri Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1963 · Philosophical Magazine

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/14786436308211140· OSTI ID:4728959

Mathews, T.

Characteristics of Forbush decreases in cosmic-ray intensity recorded underground at 60 m.w.e. during November 1960 and July 1961 are described. These decreases are compared with those recorded during the same period at sea level, as well as with those recorded at other underground stations. It is shown that, following the decreases of November 1960, large anisotropies existed in primary cosmic-ray intensity which could be detected even by monitors situated deep underground. The observed decreases are compared with the predictions of different theories that have been proposed to account for Forbush decreases.

• Research Organization: Imperial Coll. of Science and Tech., London
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• NSA Number: NSA-17-020820
• OSTI ID: 4728959
• Journal Information: Philosophical Magazine, Journal Name: Philosophical Magazine Journal Issue: 87 Vol. 8; ISSN 0031-8086
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

Related Subjects

79 ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS
ANISOTROPY
COSMIC RADIATION
DETECTION
FORBUSH DEPRESSION
LEVELS
MAGNETIC FIELDS
MEASURED VALUES
UNDERGROUND
VARIATIONS