Absorption of ultra-violet radiation by the atmospheric gases
- 2 August 1956
- journal article
- Published by The Royal Society in Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. Series A. Mathematical and Physical Sciences
- Vol. 236 (1205) , 216-226
- https://doi.org/10.1098/rspa.1956.0131
Abstract
The order of magnitude of absorption coefficients for photo-ionization and photo-dissociation continua and their relation to absorption lines and absorption bands are discussed. Measurements and calculations of N 2 , O 2 , N, O and O 3 are summarized and ‘depths of penetration’ into the ‘model atmosphere’ assumed by the Rocket Panel are given. Absorption data for the minor atmospheric constituents are tabulated. The relation of absorption cross-section results to theories of the ionosphere is briefly discussed. Classified references to experimental and theoretical data are given.This publication has 0 references indexed in Scilit: