The diffuse aurora: A significant source of ionization in the middle atmosphere

Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres

Volumn 102, Issue 23, 1997, Pages 28203-28214

  Frahm, R A ^a   Winningham, J D ^a   Sharber, J R ^a   Link, R ^a   Crowley, G ^a   Gaines, E E ^b   Chenette, D L ^b   Anderson, B J ^c   Potemra, T A ^c  

^a SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE   (United States)

^b LOCKHEED MARTIN   (United States)

^c JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0001516641     PISSN: 01480227     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1029/97jd02430     Document Type: Article

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