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The Earth as a radio source: Terrestrial kilometric radiation

1974/10/01 by D. A. Gurnett · 3 citations
Physics and Astronomy · #Ionosphere and magnetosphere dynamics #Astro and Planetary Science #Planetary Science and Exploration

paper · doi:10.1029/ja079i028p04227

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Abstract

Based on Imp 6 and 8 satellite observation data, a comprehensive study of terrestrial kilometric radiation is presented. In the light of these data, the earth appears to be a very intense planetary radio source, with a total power output comparable to the decametric radio emission from Jupiter. Terrestrial kilometric (i.e., about 50-500 kHz) radiation seems to originate from low altitudes in the auroral region.

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