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The CSSL (combined sporadic structures and layers) payload: In situ observations of mesospheric sodium and related parametersThe objectives, design and results of the sensor systems for the combined sporadic structures and layers (CSSL) payload are analyzed. The CSSL main objectives were to: validate current models of mesospheric sodium chemistry; explore the relationship between turbulence and Na fluctuations; and to explore the relationship between high latitude electric fields and the formation of Na anomalies.
Document ID
19980197378
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Machuga, David W. (Pennsylvania State Univ. University Park, PA United States)
Kane, Timothy J. (Pennsylvania State Univ. University Park, PA United States)
Wheeler, Timothy F. (Pennsylvania State Univ. University Park, PA United States)
Croskey, Charles L. (Pennsylvania State Univ. University Park, PA United States)
Mathews, John D. (Pennsylvania State Univ. University Park, PA United States)
Mitchell, John D. (Pennsylvania State Univ. University Park, PA United States)
Date Acquired
August 18, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1997
Subject Category
Geophysics
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG5-5035
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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