Measurement of high altitude air density by means of a sounding rocket containing instruments to measure the intensity of light scattered from a segment of a light beam projected from a modulated onboard source is investigated. Based upon a partially successful flight of such a payload and theoretical considerations, the technique does appear to be fundamentally sound but requires significant design improvements to operate successfully at altitudes between 100 and 175 kilometers. (Author)


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    Title :

    Light Scattering Instrumentation for High Altitude Air Density Measurements


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    Publication date :

    1970


    Size :

    84 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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