An investigation of the spatial variations of the energetic trapped electrons at low altitudes

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1998-08-27

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Fung, S.F. et al.; An investigation of the spatial variations of the energetic trapped electrons at low altitudes; Advances in Space Research, Volume 21, Issue 12, Pages 1661-1664, 27 August, 1998; https://doi.org/10.1016/S0273-1177(98)00010-6

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We have analyzed the trapped electron data (0.19–3.2 MeV) taken by the Japanese OHZORA satellite operated at 350–850 km altitude in polar orbit during 1984–1987 near solar minimum. The electron observations reveal all the global attributes of the quiet-time electron radiation belts, such as the South Atlantic Anomaly, the electron “slot”, and the outer radiation belt regions. The electron data are in general agreement with the NASA AE-8 electron model, but there are differences, particularly with respect to distinctive local-time variations in the slot region. In this paper, we present results from analyses of variations of the electron pitch angle distributions with local time, L-shell and altitude.