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N2 vibrational distribution in auroraeThe N2 vibrational distribution is calculated for a specific IBC Class II aurora using as input data obtained from coordinated rocket and satellite observations and currently accepted excitation and quenching rates. The results of the calculations indicate no significant vibrational enhancements for this specific aurora nor for 'upper limit' estimates for more intense aurorae. It is concluded that if significantly larger concentrations of vibrationally excited N2 molecules exist in the aurora, as recent rocket EUV measurements suggest, current concepts of the sources and sinks of N2 vibrational excitation will require significant revision.
Document ID
19790055605
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Waite, J. H.
(Michigan Univ. Ann Arbor, MI, United States)
Nagy, A. F.
(Michigan, University Ann Arbor, Mich., United States)
Torr, D. G.
(Michigan, University Ann Arbor, Mich.; South African Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, National Institute f, United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1979
Publication Information
Publication: Planetary and Space Science
Volume: 27
Subject Category
Geophysics
Accession Number
79A39618
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSG-5282
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGR-23-005-015
Distribution Limits
Public
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