Upper atmospheric disturbances due to high altitude nuclear explosions
Journal Article
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· Planetary and Space Science
A review is given of the geophysical effects of highaltitude nuclear explosions. The sources of information are mainly from the high altitude detonations in August and September 1958 in the Pacific and South Atlantic. The nuclear tests at Novaya Zemlya during October 1961 are also included. Various upper atmospheric phenomena, such as ionospheric and geomagnetic storms, airglows, trapped particles, and blast waves are identified as a consequence of nuclear explosions. An explanation of disturbance effects and the significance of controlled experiment in the upper atmosphere are discussed.
- Research Organization:
- Kyoto Univ.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- NSA Number:
- NSA-17-014501
- OSTI ID:
- 4749523
- Journal Information:
- Planetary and Space Science, Journal Name: Planetary and Space Science Journal Issue: C Vol. 10; ISSN 0032-0633
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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