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Hectometric and kilometric solar radio emission observed from satellites in August 1972

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Type II, III, and continuum solar radio events, as well as intense terrestrial magnetospheric radio emissions, were observed at low frequencies (10 MHz to 30 kHz) by the IMP-6 satellite during the period of high solar activity in August 1972. This review covers briefly the unique direction finding capability of the experiment, as well as a detailed chronology of the low frequency radio events, and, where possible, their association with both groundbased radio observations and solar flares. The attempted observation of solar bursts in the presence of intense magnetospheric noise may, as illustrated, lead to erroneous results in the absence of directional information. The problem of assigning an electron density scale and its influence on determining burst trajectories is reviewed. However, for the disturbed conditions existing during the period in question, we feel that such trajectories cannot be determined accurately by this method. In conclusion, the capabilities, limitations, and observing programs of present and future satellite experiments are briefly discussed.

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    H. H. Malitson, J. Fainberg & R. G. Stone

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Malitson, H.H., Fainberg, J. & Stone, R.G. Hectometric and kilometric solar radio emission observed from satellites in August 1972. Space Sci Rev 19, 511–531 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00210640

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