The earth's radiation belts /
Walther N. Spjeldvik, Paul L. Rothwell.

Description

Main Author

Spjeldvik, Walther N.

Related Names

Rothwell, Paul L.
U.S. Air Force Geophysics Laboratory. Space Physics Division.

Language(s)

English

Published

Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts : Air Force Geophysics Laboratory, Air Force Systems Command, United States Air Force, 1983.

Subjects

Van Allen radiation belts.
Van Allen radiation belts.

Summary

This report develops radiation belt transport theory from physical principles and compares the results with experimental data. It also provides an easy reference to the present empirical radiation flux models with some simple application techniques given. Specialized topics include shell-splitting, effects of wave-particle interactions, the ring current, geosynchronous environment, nuclear detonations and radiation effects. Heavy ions are specifically high-lighted as a significant component of the radiation belts.

Note

Space Physics Division Project 7601.
"20 September 1983."
Distributed to depository libraries in microfiche.
Cover title.

Physical Description

133 pages : illustrations, map ; 28 cm.

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