Title :
High-Speed Imaging of Sprite Streamers
Author :
McHarg, Matthew G. ; Stenbaek-Nielsen, Hans C. ; Kanmae, Takeshi ; Haaland, Ryan K.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys., United States Air Force Acad., Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Abstract :
The spatial and temporal developments of sprite streamers in the mesosphere are discussed in the context of the data recorded on August 27, 2009. Streamers initiate at approximately 75 km in altitude and are seen to propagate first downward and subsequently upward. Streamer splitting is observed as the streamers propagate. The streamer tips are approximately three times brighter than the planet Jupiter.
Keywords :
astrophysical plasma; discharges (electric); high-speed optical techniques; plasma diagnostics; AD 2009 08 27; distance 75 km; high-speed imaging; mesosphere; spatial-temporal developments; sprite streamers; streamer splitting; Geophysical measurements; Jupiter; Lightning; Sprites (computer); Streaming media; Strips; Plasma applications; plasma diagnostics; plasma stability;
Journal_Title :
Plasma Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPS.2011.2165299
