Conversion of electrostatic field of atmosphere to ELF radiation of launched rocket
Abstract
Conversion of the atmosphere's electrostatic field to the ELF radiation of a launched rocket is examined. An ELF field is produced by natural or artificial changes in the length of the conductor formed by the rocket main body and the flame plasma in the external electrostatic field of the atmosphere. Numerical estimates of ELF fields show that they can be detected and used for studies of the altitude profile of the atmosphere's electrostatic field as well as for remote monitoring of motor operation.
- Publication:
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Radiophysics and Quantum Electronics
- Pub Date:
- September 1991
- DOI:
- 10.1007/BF01036853
- Bibcode:
- 1991R&QE...34..774N