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The Study of Planetary Atmospheres by Stellar Occultation

The theory and applications of the techniques of studying a planetary atmosphere by the light of a star passing behind the planet. Several specific applications are presented, as well as a review of the history of the technique.

Oct 1, 1962
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A Method of Computing the Distribution Function of Radioactive Doses from Multiple Nuclear Detonations

A computational method, applicable to a small geographical area, that will account for the overlapping of fallout patterns encountered in a variety of wind conditions. This method is applied to a typical target system.

Sep 1, 1962
Journal Article

Reply

The author responds to a letter critique of a co-written paper on Utility of Weather Forecasts to the Raisin Industry.

Jan 1, 1962
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Invariant Imbedding and Noncoherent Scattering in a Finite, Inhomogeneous Atmosphere.

Part of a broader investigation concerned with the diffuse reflection in an inhomogeneous layer of atmosphere. Such problems are of current interest in the fields of meteorology and astrophysics, and the detection of nuclear blasts. This memorandum...

Jan 1, 1962
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Recalculations of Cloud Electrification Based on a General Charge-Separation Mechanism

A rederivation of the field growth equation along the same general lines given in P-2121, but considering the field E to vary with time in the computation of the volume charge density.

Jun 9, 1961
Journal Article

Daytime and Nighttime Atmospheric Properties Derived from Rocket and Satellite Observations

Upper air densities obtained by means of rockets and satellites in the region from 100 to about 800 km are presented.

Jan 1, 1961
Journal Article

Geometric Projections of the Sphere and the Spheroid

Geometric projections have become increasingly important for the purpose of processing geographic (locational) data.

Jan 1, 1961
Journal Article

Reply to Some Comments by Malville Concerning the Midnight Auroral Maximum

Movement of geomagneticall trapped radiation toward lower latitudes on the night side of the earth.

Jan 1, 1961
Journal Article

Solar-stream Distortion of the Geomagnetic Field and Polar Electrojets

Solar stream distortion of the geomagnetic field, polar auroras, electrojets.

Jan 1, 1961
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Correlation of Rock Properties by Statistical Methods

A statistical approach for correlating physical properties of rocks. Geological considerations are minimized, and the approach is based on a comparison of fourteen physical properties of rocks (i.e., apparent specific gravity, per cent porosity, scle...

Jan 1, 1961
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The Utility of Weather Forecasts to the Raisin Industry

An examination of a specific case of the usefulness of weather forecasting.

Jan 1, 1961
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Weather Information and Economic Decisions: A Preliminary Report

This study examines ways in which weather information enters into economic decisions.

Aug 1, 1960
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Calculations of Cloud Electrification Based on a General Charge Separation Mechanism

A description of a mechanism for selectively transferring charge in clouds in a way that enhances the normal atmospheric electrostatic field.

Jan 1, 1960
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Thermodynamic Properties of Carbon Dioxide to 24,000°K with Possible Application to the Atmosphere of Venus

A study of the properties of 100 per cent CO2 (carbon dioxide) in the temperature range of 1000°K to 24,000°K and pressure range of 0.0001 to 100 atmospheres.

Nov 26, 1958
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B-52 Main and Satellite Base Installations Cost: Warm and Cold Climate

This short paper estimates the costs of B-52 main and dispersal bases in warm and cold climates.

May 4, 1955
Journal Article

Report of the Standing Committee on Problems of the Upper Atmosphere, 1951-1952

The year 1951-1952 has been a significant one in the history of upper-atmosphere research.

Jan 1, 1953
Journal Article

Doppler Radar

This paper contains a discussion of the principle of operation of cw Doppler search radar systems and an analysis of their performance capabilities

Jan 1, 1949
People

Gary Cecchine

Director, RAND Gulf States Policy Institute; Senior Policy Researcher
Education Ph.D. in biology and public policy, Georgia Institute of Technology; B.S. in marine science and biology, University of Tampa
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Joseph C. Chang

Senior Physical Scientist
Education PhD in computational science and informatics, George Mason University; MS in meteorology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; BS in atmospheric science, National Taiwan University
People

Brian Dolan

Engineer
Education Ph.D. in aerospace engineering, University of Cincinnati; B.S. in mechanical and aerospace engineering, SUNY Buffalo

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