Optical Phenomena Associated with the Launch of a Ballistic Missile “Bulava” December 9, 2009

摘要

There are certain types of optical phenomena observed in the upper atmosphere which associated exclusively with the launches of solid propellant rockets. In this article we consider some types of such phenomena observed during “Bulava” launch. First -the development of large-scale dynamic structures. The second class of phenomena is the observation in the region of rocket flight rather compact structures with intense turquoise (blue-green) glow. The development of spiral cloud determined by specific mode of engine operation and rocket rotation. Turquoise glow arises from excitation of molecules AlO, formed by the interaction of metallic aluminum contained in combustion products with atmosphere components.