Parachute measurements of positive ion density of the middle atmosphere over the dip equator by spherical probe

Chakrabarty, D. K. ; Beig, G. ; Sidhu, J. S. ; Das, S. R. (1991) Parachute measurements of positive ion density of the middle atmosphere over the dip equator by spherical probe Journal of Atmospheric and Terrestrial Physics, 53 (9). pp. 875-880. ISSN 0021-9169

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Abstract

A parachute-borne gridded spherical probe has been used to measure the total positive ion density. Two launches were made, using Soviet M-100 rockets, on 22 and 29 April 1987, at 1200 UT, from an equatorial station, Thumba (8°N, 76°E) India. Data were obtained for the altitude region 10 to 80 km. A broad maximum around 15 km and a broad minimum around 60 km have been noticed in the ion current profiles obtained in both flights. The theory of the operation of the probe has been given. A detailed discussion of the results obtained has also been included.

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