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Geomagnetic micropulsations from the high-altitude nuclear explosion above Johnston Island

Journal Article · · Journal of Geophysical Research
Equipment to record geomagnetic micropulsations was in operation 15 miles from Christchurch, at the time of the high-altitude thermonuclear explosion over Johnston Island on Juiy 9, 1962. Vertical component variations of the earth's magnetic field were measured by use of a buried loop feeding to a gavanometer and photocell unit follow d by a broad-band amplifier. Overall response of the system was from direct current to 2.0 cps. Magnetic field changes of large magnitude were observed. (W.D.M.)
Research Organization:
Univ. of Canterbury, Christchurch, N.Z.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-17-005103
OSTI ID:
4740497
Journal Information:
Journal of Geophysical Research, Journal Name: Journal of Geophysical Research Journal Issue: 12 Vol. 67; ISSN 0148-0227
Publisher:
American Geophysical Union
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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