The production of nitrogen oxides by low-altitude nuclear explosions

1975 ◽  
Vol 80 (33) ◽  
pp. 4553-4554 ◽  
Author(s):  
Forrest R. Gilmore
Keyword(s):  
Nitrogen Oxides ◽  
Nuclear Explosions ◽  
Low Altitude

Wilson Cloud formation by low-altitude nuclear explosions

1978 ◽  
Vol 85 (4) ◽  
pp. 787-794
Author(s):  
R. E. Waltz
Keyword(s):  
Physical Properties ◽  
Scaling Laws ◽  
Cloud Formation ◽  
Nuclear Explosions ◽  
Simple Scaling ◽  
Low Altitude

A model of Wilson Cloud formation following a low-altitude nuclear detonation is developed. It is shown that, for detonation yields between 10−3 kt and 100 kt, simple scaling laws characterize the evolution and physical properties of the Wilson Cloud.

A comparative study of ground-pressure waves in various atmospheric models

1968 ◽  
Vol 46 (16) ◽  
pp. 1731-1744 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert F. MacKinnon
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Stationary Phase ◽  
Dispersion Curves ◽  
Theoretical Ground ◽  
Pressure Waves ◽  
Atmospheric Models ◽  
Nuclear Explosions ◽  
Wave Characteristics ◽  
Ground Pressure ◽  
Low Altitude

Dispersion curves and stationary phase contributions to theoretical ground-pressure waves from low-altitude nuclear explosions are presented for model atmospheres containing winds. Comparison is made with previously published results. It is shown that the reflection of waves above an altitude of 120 km can result in certain effects in waves with periods greater than 5 minutes. These effects are readily observable in microbarographic records associated with nuclear explosions. It is shown that winds can have a pronounced effect on wave characteristics at periods between 1 and 10 minutes. It is concluded that the effects of low-atmospheric winds are best observed in the behavior of waves of periods less than 4 minutes. Details are given of the numerical procedures followed in obtaining results.

Solar Flare Energetic Neutral Emission Measurements in the Project Coronas-I

1994 ◽  
Vol 144 ◽  
pp. 635-639
Author(s):  
J. Baláž ◽  
A. V. Dmitriev ◽  
M. A. Kovalevskaya ◽  
K. Kudela ◽  
S. N. Kuznetsov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Flare ◽  
Energy Range ◽  
Gamma Rays ◽  
Pulse Shape ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Pulse Shape Discrimination ◽  
Shape Discrimination ◽  
Solar Neutron ◽  
Low Altitude

AbstractThe experiment SONG (SOlar Neutron and Gamma rays) for the low altitude satellite CORONAS-I is described. The instrument is capable to provide gamma-ray line and continuum detection in the energy range 0.1 – 100 MeV as well as detection of neutrons with energies above 30 MeV. As a by-product, the electrons in the range 11 – 108 MeV will be measured too. The pulse shape discrimination technique (PSD) is used.

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