The earth's radiation belts
By: Walther N. Spjeldvik, Paul L. Rothwell
Contributors: Rothwell, Paul L.
Series: AFGL-TR -- 83-0240; Environmental research papers -- no. 854; Environmental research papers (Hanscom AFB, Mass.) -- no. 854
Publisher: Space Physics Division, Air Force Geophysics Laboratory, Air Force Systems Command, USAF
Published: 1983
Place of publication: Hanscomb AFB, Mass
Language: eng
Number of pages: 133
Subjects: Van Allen radiation belts
Description: This report develops radiation belt transport theory from physical principles and compares the results with experimental data. It also provides an easy reference to the present empirical radiation flux models with some simple application techniques given. Specialized topics include shell-splitting, effects of wave-particle interactions, the ring current, geosynchronous environment, nuclear detonations and radiation effects. Heavy ions are specifically high-lighted as a significant component of the radiation belts.
Notes: Title from cover.

"20 September 1983."

"Space Physics Division project 7601."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 127-133).