Natural SciencesEarth SciencesGeophysicsAtmospheric DynamicsAtmospheric ScienceClimatologyAtmospheric CirculationAtmospheric EffectsAtmospheric OpticsConvective WeatherLightning PhysicsAuroral DisturbancesNight Sky BrightnessPhenomenological DescriptionPhenomenological Interpretation
A phenomenological description of the night airglow is presented, reviewing the historical background, and what is known about height, temporal and spatial variations in intensity, and movements. The very important relationship to aurora and evidence for latitude-seasonal effects are examined.
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F. E. Roach, L. R. Megill, M. H. Rees et al. · Journal of Atmospheric and Terrestrial Physics · 1958 · 26 citations