Nike-Apache and Nike-Tomahawk rocket flights using spectrophotometric techniques to investigate auroral activity are reported. The specific objectives were to obtain data relative to typical auroral situations, including quiet pre-breakup auroras, westward traveling surges, breakup auroras, and post-breakup auroras. It was found that excited atoms move considerable distances between excitation and emission owing to the high velocity wind conditions prevailing above 200 km. Based on the results of these observations, recommendations are made for future studies of ionized atmospheric activity at higher altitudes.


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    Title :

    Spectrophotometry of planetary atmosphere from the X-15 rocket airplane


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    Publication date :

    1973-03-20


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


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