Publication Date:
2011-08-16
Description:
Satellite observations on bremsstrahlung produced in the atmosphere by precipitating energetic electrons are reported. This type of observation affords the possibility of directly monitoring the bremsstrahlung energy input to the lower atmosphere over large segments of the earth and at frequent intervals. From comparison of the ion production rates from cosmic rays with those calculated for bremsstrahlung from precipitating energetic electrons, it is concluded that bremsstrahlung is a negligible contributor to the ionization near the 300-mb level.
Keywords:
GEOPHYSICS
Type:
NASA. Goddard Space Flight Center Possible Relationships between Solar Activity and Meteorol. Phenomena; p 130-140
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