Methods and first results of plasma non-isothermal parameters measurements in meteor trails
Abstract
There is no reliable experimental evidence so far of either the presence or absence of nonisothermal effects in newly formed meteor trails. Neither is there a common opinion on the most effective mechanism of electron cooling. According to the laboratory experimental data collisions of atomic and molecular particles of all kinds having velocities of 10 to 70/kms often yields 1 eV electrons and not infrequently some have energies reaching several electron volts. These highest energy electrons are referred to as superhot electrons. The method of measurement and the results of these measurements in meteor trails are discussed.
- Publication:
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Middle Atmosphere Program, Volume 25
- Pub Date:
- August 1987
- Bibcode:
- 1987maph...25..211K
- Keywords:
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- Electron Energy;
- Meteor Trails;
- Nonisothermal Processes;
- Plasma Cooling;
- Thermal Conductivity;
- Electron Density (Concentration);
- Electron Scattering;
- Ionized Gases;
- Plasma Physics