Computation of ray amplitudes in inhomogeneous media with curved interfaces

Summary This paper is a continuation of[1]. It is mainly devoted to problems connected with the application of the method of determination of geometrical spreading in laterally inhomogeneous media with curved interfaces based on the solution of eight (in a three-dimensional medium) or two (in a two-dimensional medium) linear ordinary differential equations of the first order. The method of determination of the partial derivatives of velocity with respect to the special coordinates, connected with the ray under investigation, and the methods of determination of the initial values for the system of differential equations at the source and at the interfaces are proposed.     

Magnetic variations excited by a radial magnetic dipole located in the earth's core

Summary Theoretical formulae are derived for computing a variable magnetic field, excited by a harmonically oscillating radial magnetic dipole (RMD), located eccentrically at the surface of the Earth's core. By numerical computations, using a three-layered conductivity model of the Earth, it is proved that the field due to this source, computed for the surface of the Earth, is relatively weak in comparison to the field of a stationary magnetic dipole, provided the period of the changes is less than 500 years. The zone of influence of the RMD at the Earth's surface is also determined and on its basis a number of conclusions were drawn with respect to representing the non-dipole part of the geomagnetic field by means of the RMD system in the Earth's core.Dedicated to RNDr. Jan Pícha, CSc., on his 60th Birthday     

Changes of electrical conductivity in the vicinity of the curie temperature of basaltic rocks — theoretical model

Summary Samples of basalts, haematites and magnetites display either temporary or permanent (magnetite) weakening of the increase of the electrical conductivity with increasing temperature in the vicinity of their Curie temperature. Using the second quantization, this paper explains the observed pattern of the electrical conductivity adequately for magnetite and approximately for the other rocks by means of a quantum theory model of ferromagnetic minerals. This theory describes only the electron component of the electrical conductivity, which is responsible for the Curie temperature effect.Dedicated to RNDr. Jan Pícha, CSc., on his 60th Birthday     

Optimum structures of free levelling traverses

Summary Given a configuration of points of a levelling traverse, it is possible to determine their heights according to various plans by applying various optimization criteria. D-, restricted D-and L-optimum plans for various configurations are generally treated. Of two plans belonging to one and the same configuration we consider the one whose determinant, or trace of the covariance matrix of adjusted heights is minimum, to be optimal.Dedicated to RNDr Jan Pícha, CSc., on his 60th Birthday     

Relationship between the bitumen and kerogen of an Australian torbanite

A benzene-methanol extract of an Australian Permo-Carboniferous torbanite from New South Wales was analyzed by a computerized gas chromatographic-mass spectrometric system. Acidic and neutral fractions of the extract contained C₁₂_C₂₇ straight chain, saturated acids; C₁₃-C₂₉ straight chain hydrocarbons; cyclohexyl alkanes; pentacyclic triterpanes; naphthalene, anthracene, biphenyl, benzanthracene, terphenyl, and perylene, and many methyl substituted analogs of these polycyclic aromatic systems. It is concluded that nearly all of these compounds were derived from Botryococcus braunii, a major contributor to the biomass of Australian torbanite.     

On some sources of uncertainty in the Lyman-α ionization-rate calculation

Summary The effect of the uncertainty and variability in the absorption cross-section, ionization cross-section and the Lyman- line shape on the Lyman- ionization-rate calculation is studied. The effect of the variability of the Lyman- line shape seems to be negligible. The effect of the ionization cross-section is rather small. The greatest and very significant effect, particularly at lower altitudes, is due to the discrepancy in the absorption cross-section data. Some ionospheric and atmospheric consequences are briefly discussed.     

The dependence of the ionospheric absorption at 2775 kHz on the intensity of ionizing radiation—Ionospheric implications

Summary The results of comparisons of experimental data on the A3 2775 kHz absorption, X-ray (1–8 Å) flux and Lyman- radiation are compared with model data on ionization-rate and radio-wave absorption height profiles. The Lyman- radiation is found to dominate even in the upper D-region ionization (except flare conditions). A significant increase of usually used nitric oxide concentrations from rocket airglow measurements is required for achieving the best agreement between experimental and model data.     

On the computation of the gravitational effect of three-dimensional density models of the earth's crust

Summary This paper deals with the methods of computing three-dimensional density models of the Earth's crust. Formulae for the numerical computation are given and the individual procedures are evaluated from a numerical point of view.     

Changes of electric conductivity in the neighbourhood of the curie temperature of basalts

Summary In investigating the electric conductivity of rocks as a function of the temperature it was found that rocks containing ferrimagnetic minerals display a change in the slope of the functionlg =f(1/T) in the neighbourhood of the Curie temperature . In order to explain these changes the curveslg =f(1/T) and the Curie temperatures , obtained from the temperature dependence of the saturated magnetization J_s=f(T), were compared. Eight samples of basalts, 2 samples of haematite and magnetite were used to demonstrate the relation between and the changes in the pattern of the electric conductivity, caused by the variations of the exchangeable energy of ferrimagnetic minerals.     

ELF and VLF electric field measurements with the Interkosmos 10 satellite

Summary The ELF-VLF experiment onboard the Interkosmos 10 satellite consisted mainly of a broadband receiver covering the frequency range from 20 Hz to 22 kHz. The signal level in this broad band has also been measured, as well as the level in two narrow bands with centre frequencies of 720 Hz and 4 kHz. The electric component of the ELF-VLF fields has been measured by using an electric dipole antenna, 2.35 m in length. The purpose of this paper is to characterise the data obtained by the broadband RTT transmissions at the Panská Ves station during the seven-months active period of the satellite. The spectral analysis of all broad-band ELF-VLF recordings has been used. Examples of some typical phenomena, most frequently observed at different invariant latitudes are given.