Upper Atmosphere Research Report Number 5

Abstract
This report describes upper atmosphere research at the Naval Research Laboratory during the last three quarters of 1947 and the first quarter of 1948. A detailed study of the solar spectra obtained during the V-2 flights of October 10, 1946, and March 7 and October 9, 1947, is given. The experiments performed in the missiles fired on May 15, Jul 10, and October 9, 1947 and January 22, 1948 are discussed. A description is provided of the experimental techniques and apparatuses which were employed. Results in cosmic ray research and pressure and temperature studies are presented. A mathematical analysis of the geometry of cosmic ray Geiger counter telescopes is given.

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