Ram-wake measurements obtained from the ionospheric sounding rocket MAIMIK
Abstract
Results of plasma measurements from the ionospheric sounding rocket MAIMIK are reported. Data obtained by high-resolution plasma probes show distinct "classical" wake signatures during the entire flight. That is the electron temperature was enhanced "behind" the rocket in a region where both the electron and ion density were well below the ambient values. In addition, electron temperature enhancements were also detected in the ram ("forward") direction on the downleg. The measurements are presented and discussed in relation to the prevailing ionospheric conditions.
- Publication:
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Planetary and Space Science
- Pub Date:
- May 1990
- DOI:
- 10.1016/0032-0633(90)90072-X
- Bibcode:
- 1990P&SS...38..653S
- Keywords:
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- Ionospheric Sounding;
- Plasma Diagnostics;
- Plasma Probes;
- Rocket-Borne Instruments;
- Sounding Rockets;
- Space Plasmas;
- Debye Length;
- Electron Energy;
- Lc Circuits;
- Microwave Oscillators;
- Geophysics