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Magnetospheric and atmospheric physics at the University of Natal

  • 1. Natal Univ., Durban (South Africa). Dept. of Physics

Description

A historical outline of geophysical work done at the University of Natal from 1938-1982 is given. Mention is also made of experimental work concerning whistlers and VLF, low-light level TV and geomagnetic pulsations. Current work on the magnetosphere, namely plasma convection in plasmasphere, auroral features, geomagnetic pulsations and the measuring of plasma properties is discussed

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Publishing Information

ISBN
0 7988 2605 3
Imprint Title
Papers presented at the symposium on upper atmosphere research in South Africa August 4, 1982
Imprint Pagination
123 p.
Journal Page Range
p. 61-83.
Report number
CSIR-S--325

Conference

Title
Symposium on upper atmosphere research in South Africa.
Dates
4 Aug 1982.
Place
Hermanus (South Africa).

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Country of Publication
South Africa
Country of Input or Organization
South Africa
INIS RN
15033166
Subject category
S58: GEOSCIENCES;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
ATMOSPHERES; AURORAE; AURORAL OVAL; EARTH MAGNETOSPHERE; GEOPHYSICS; IONOSPHERE; LIGHTNING; MAGNETIC FIELDS; MAGNETOSHEATH; MAGNETOTAIL; PLASMA SHEET; PLASMAPAUSE; PLASMASPHERE; SOLAR WIND; SPECTRA; WHISTLERS
Descriptors DEC
EARTH ATMOSPHERE; ELECTRIC DISCHARGES; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; NOISE; RADIATIONS; RADIO NOISE; RADIOWAVE RADIATION; SOLAR ACTIVITY; STELLAR WINDS