Features of optical phenomena connected with the launches of solid propellant ballistic rockets

• Autores: Yu. V. Platov, S. Chernouss, V. Alpatov, A.S. Kirilov
• Localización: Óptica pura y aplicada, ISSN-e 2171-8814, Vol. 44, Nº. 4 (DIC), 2011 (Ejemplar dedicado a: 37th Amasom I), págs. 713-717
• Idioma: inglés
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  • There are certain types of optical phenomena observed in the upper atmosphere which are associated exclusively with the launches of solid propellant rockets. In this paper we consider two types of such phenomena. The first one is the development of large-scale dynamic structures that are like a "bagel" and the second one is phenomena observed in twilight conditions in the region of missile flight having rather compact structures with intense turquoise (blue-green) glow. The development of spherical clouds can be represented by a model of a strong explosion that arises in the separation of rocket stages in the upper atmosphere. Turquoise glow arises from excitation of molecules aluminium oxide (AlO), formed by the interaction of aluminium metal contained in combustion products.