NASA NTRS · 19870000021
Program for Thermospheric Calculations
Abstract
MSIS83 computer program for empirical model of thermosphere based on mass-spectrometer and incoherent-scattering data. Provides description of atmospheric temperature, density, and composition at altitudes higher than 85 kilometers. Co-efficients account for yearly and daily variations, and solar activity. Variations due to magnetic storms represented by 3-hour magnetic ap indices. MSIS83 model enables more timely prediction of aeronomic densities for such specific events as rocket flights. MSIS83 written in FORTRAN 77.
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Hedin, A.. 1987-01-01. Program for Thermospheric Calculations. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19870000021
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