Flight Measurements of Low-Velocity Bow Shock Ultraviolet Radiation

摘要: The ultraviolet spectrum, atomic oxygen 130.4-nm radiation intensity, total plasma density, and electron temperature of a Mach 12 bow shock were obtained by sounding rocket experiment launched from the Wallops Flight Facility (WFF) on April 25, 1990 at 12:32 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). A two-stage, Terrier Malamute which attained an apogee 720 km was used in this experiment. Optical data 200400-nm wavelength range 37 to 75 vehicle velocity 3.5 km/s various locations 0.1016-m radius hemispherical dome. Electron probe VUV OI measurements near nose cone ejection km. This article presents discussion instruments key obtained.