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Charge exchange of metastable 2D oxygen ions with N2 in the thermosphereThe charge exchange of metastable 2D oxygen ions with N2 in the thermosphere is investigated through analysis of N2 (+) measurements and related data obtained by the Atmosphere Explorer-C satellite. The rate coefficient for the charge exchange process is found to be 5 + or - 1.7 times 10 to the negative 10th power cu cm per sec. A rate coefficient is also developed for atomic oxygen quenching of the metastable 2D oxygen ions.
Document ID
19780035551
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
External Source(s)
doi:10.1016/0032-0633(77)90093-9
Authors
Torr, D. G. (Michigan, University Ann Arbor, Mich.; South African Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, National Institute f, United States)
Orsini, N. (Michigan, University Ann Arbor, Mich., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1977
Publication Information
Publication: Planetary and Space Science
Volume: 25
Subject Category
Geophysics
Accession Number
78A19460
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS5-23006
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS5-20705
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Public
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