A density gauge for use in the 20-90 km range of the atmosphere has been designed and fabricated. It is based on beta-ray forward scattering and uses a Pm-147 beta source. Estimated accuracy is plus or minus 6% or better for launch on na Arcas having apogee near 90 km. The flight model is now ready for integration into a rocket sonde. A flight program for the sonde is recommended, and techniques offering potential for application of the method up to 100 km are discussed. (Author)


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    Title :

    Betasonde II, A Rocket-Borne Probe for Atmospheric Density Measurement in the Middle Atmosphere


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    Publication date :

    1980


    Size :

    47 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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