Title :
Problems of the Upper Atmosphere
Author :
Chubb, Talbot A.
Author_Institution :
U. S. Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C.
Abstract :
The Upper Atmosphere can be examined from many points of view. For example, it can be considered as an aerodynamic, chemical, or electrical medium. This paper tabulates key parameters used in describing various atmospheric models and gives a brief indication of the instrumentation used in their measurement.
Keywords :
Aerodynamics; Atmosphere; Atmospheric measurements; Atmospheric modeling; Chemicals; Geologic measurements; Geophysical measurements; Instruments; Rockets; Satellites;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IRE
DOI :
10.1109/JRPROC.1962.288333
