EarthRef.org Reference Database (ERR)
Development and Maintenance by the EarthRef.org Database Team

Detailed Reference Information
Willis & Davis 1976
Willis, J.W. and Davis, J.R. (1976). VLF stimulation of geomagnetic micropulsations. Journal of Geophysical Research 81. doi: 10.1029/JA081i007p01420. issn: 0148-0227.

Pulse modulation of the U.S. Naval VLF transmitter at Cutler, Maine, has been explored as a means of stimulating geomagnetic micropulsations. In a month-long experiment the transmitter was square wave modulated at frequencies of 0.2, 1, and 5 Hz with a network of sensitive magnetometers employed as micropulsation detectors. While the experimental results are not statistically conclusive, micropulsations occurred on several occasions at harmonics of the transmitter modulation frequency. Evidence is adduced to suggest that micropulsations may be stimulated by this means under quiet conditions immediately following geomagnetically active days.

BACKGROUND DATA FILES

Abstract

Journal
Journal of Geophysical Research
http://www.agu.org/journals/jb/
Publisher
American Geophysical Union
2000 Florida Avenue N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20009-1277
USA
1-202-462-6900
1-202-328-0566
service@agu.org
Click to clear formClick to return to previous pageClick to submit