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Abstract The model of beam-plasma discharge near the rocket following electron beam injection into the ionosphere is presented. The dependence of discharge plasma density on neutral atmosphere concentration and beam parameters is found. Radioemission and luminiscence intensities from discharge are estimated. The model is consistent with the data of ARAKS and “Zarnitsa-2” experiments.
The effects of ionization in hot gases produced in rocket motors showed that under certain conditions diffusion of electrons will produce a small current. This current will, in turn, produce a characteristic magnetic field observable from outside the plasma. It is also shown that under certain conditions an external electromagnetic field will produce pressure oscillations in the plasma which are independent of the natural oscillations of the plasma, and which are quickly damped by viscosity and turbulence.
Originally posted by gwydionblack
reply to post by JayinAR
Anyway, moving on. I'm done unintentionally hijacking this topic because of one person that likes to be a smart arse. After all this is the internet, you are a dime a dozen.
Guess what? I heard from an eye witness that it was actually an invisible dragon doing cartwheels through the air, blowing flames into a spiral formation. Oh yeah, he works for the government of the International Republic of Magical Creatures so his word MUST be true.
After all, that statement holds JUST as much probability as a missile and just as much proof.
Originally posted by JustJoe
Your research is awesome...now explain the uniform shape of the spiral and the speed reached by the spiraling gas and the mechanisms that would allow for the witnessed event to happen in the way that it did. I totally agree there was a missile launch, but that some kind of other shielding or whatever caused the spiral and subsequent missile failure. You, sir, have chosen to ignore the hardest part to rationalize...The spiral itself...otherwise excellent math!!! Again based on your conclusions you have only proven the geometry of the supposed missile launch, but failed to explain any of the other impossibilities this situation created. A little hint: Gas and liquid rocket fuel could not be accountable for the spiral, period!
Originally posted by calcoastseeker
reply to post by tauristercus
thought I know to impress the people on here you have to show them what you are trying to explain to them.
Originally nposted by Phage
I believe that the missile may have been launched in a north-northeasterly direction then turned east toward its target. This may have been done in order to avoid flying over populated areas of northern Russia or as a test of maneuvering ability. This being the case, it would have been viewed from northern Norway and Sweden with a tail on aspect. This indicates that a spinning third stage could have produced the spiral as has been described.