Far-Ultraviolet Auroral Spectra
- 1 June 1962
- journal article
- Published by Optica Publishing Group in Journal of the Optical Society of America
- Vol. 52 (6) , 643-645
- https://doi.org/10.1364/josa.52.000643
Abstract
Further studies of the spectral data obtained in the February 1960 rocket experiment [Ann. Geophys. 17, 109 (1961)] have confirmed much of the preliminary analysis. New bands of the Lyman-Birge-Hopfield system in the 1700–2200 Å region have been identified. More precise wavelength determinations have been made, and previously indicated bands of N2 have been more positively identified. The Lyman α line of hydrogen is just detectable. The intensity distribution among the various bands during weak auroral conditions is shown to differ markedly from more intense displays. Laboratory data obtained from a microwave discharge in very pure N2 show good correlation with some features of the rocket spectra.Keywords
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