Model of red sprite optical spectra
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A synthetic spectrum of red sprites due to electron energization by the electric field from lighming is computed by using the electron energy spectrum obtained from a Fokker-Planck code, which includes various inelastic losses. The results are compared with observed sprite spectra. Implications to models of red sprites are presented.
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تاریخ انتشار 2007