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Cosmic ray threshold rigidities during the magnetic storm of november 12, 1960

Journal Article · · Philosophical Magazine
>The intensity variations of the nucleonic component of cosmic radiation during the magnetic storm on November 12, 1960, are analyzed and it is shown that superimposed upon a world-wide reduction of threshold rigidities there were also anisotropic effects, persisting for several hours, which particularly influenced particles arriving over Europe. It is suggested that this was due to the pulling out of the geomagnetic field lines on the night side of the earth by solar plasma.
Research Organization:
Univ. of Leeds, Eng.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-16-030998
OSTI ID:
4792771
Journal Information:
Philosophical Magazine, Journal Name: Philosophical Magazine Journal Issue: 79 Vol. 7; ISSN 0031-8086
Country of Publication:
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Language:
English