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Old November 6th 04, 06:15 AM
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"rtinio" wrote in message
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I am interested on the effect of a HANE (High Altitude Nuclear
Explosion) ionization effect (not EMP)on UHF to SATCOM frequencies up
to 300GHZ. There was a naval experiment called Project Argus back in
the late 50's investigating the effect of a HANE on radio
communication and radar. Of course, back then no one was using UHF
and SATCOM.


If you "google" search on Project Argus and James Van Allen's work related
to his earlier discovery ("inner"and "outer" radiation belts with Explorer I
and III) and work (Aurora work with Navy and rocketoons) .. there is some
commentary that may be of interest.


Except from a document dating back from the 80's dealing with MX-1 C3
which was very vague, there is not much data on this phenomena.