Upper Atmosphere Research at WRE - A Review.

Abstract : Upper atmosphere research using sounding rockets was supported at Weapons Research Establishment by the Australian Government from 1960 until 1976. This paper reviews the upper atmosphere project as it was carried out by the three Groups involved. The rocket vehicles are described, together with the experiments carried in them including details of the techniques used. The most significant scientific discoveries obtained from the data are presented and discussed. (Author)