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Measuring Density Of Air By Ultraviolet Rayleigh ScatteringReport presents theoretical and experimental studies directed toward development of optoelectronic instrument to measure density of air at altitudes from 50 to 90 km and possibly beyond. Instrument mounted in Space Shuttle orbiter and operated during reentry into atmosphere. Data gathered by instrument needed because density of upper atmosphere highly variable in space and time and this variability affects aerodynamic behavior and trajectory of reentering Shuttle. Variations in density also meteorologically significant.
Document ID
19930000205
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Mckenzie, Robert L.
(NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA.)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1992
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 17
Issue: 4
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Physical Sciences
Report/Patent Number
ARC-12233
Accession Number
93B10205
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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