Publication Date:
2011-08-16
Description:
The charged particle observations proposed for the new low altitude weather satellites, TIROS-N, are described that will provide the capability of routine monitoring of the instantaneous total energy deposition into the upper atmosphere by the precipitation of charged particles from higher altitudes. Estimates are given to assess the potential importance of this type of energy deposition. Discussion and examples are presented illustrating the importance in distinguishing between solar and geomagnetic activity as possible causative sources.
Keywords:
GEOPHYSICS
Type:
NASA. Goddard Space Flight Center Possible Relationships between Solar Activity and Meteorol. Phenomena; p 250-257
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