Probes in a plasma from a gas dynamic point of view with application to the problem of satellite charging
By: H.E. Moses
Series: AFCRL-TR -- 76-0005; Environmental Research Papers -- no. 545; AFCRC-TR (Series) -- 76-0005; Environmental research papers (Hanscom AFB, Mass.) -- no. 545
Publisher: Aeronomy Laboratory, Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories, Air Forcer Systems Command
Published: 1976
Place of publication: Hanscom AFB, Mass
Language: eng
Number of pages: 16
Subjects: Gas dynamics; Plasma probes
Description: Probe theory for probes in a plasma usually involve a kinetic theory approach. In the present report, the author uses gas dynamics (that is, continuum theory) as an approach to probe theory. Simpler expressions are obtained than in kinetic theory approaches. Application is made to the theory of satellite charging at various altitudes.
Notes: Title from cover.

"6 January 1976."

"Project 7635."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 13).