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The study aims to characterize the vertical distribution of ionizing radiation and nano-aerosols in Earth's atmosphere, focusing on their interactions and health implications.

March 29, 2026Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial PhysicsOpen Access

Vertical Distribution of Ionizing Radiation and Nano-Aerosols in the Austral Troposphere and Stratosphere with Concurrent Solar Flare

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WMWendy D. MaxwellMaxwell Technologies (United States)MAMohamad E. AlabdulkarimMaxwell Technologies (United States)VTVibhor ThapliyalMaxwell Technologies (United States)

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This research measures ionizing radiation and nano-aerosols in the atmosphere, indicating new insights into their interaction and implications for climate.

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The study aims to characterize the vertical distribution of ionizing radiation and nano-aerosols in Earth's atmosphere, focusing on their interactions and health implications.
High-altitude balloon payload launched to 34 km with two solid-state PIN diode detectors and a nano-aerosol detector.
Measurements of radiation flux were conducted using both shielded and unshielded detectors.
Coincidental measurements of nano-aerosols, CO2, and HCHO were collected over the altitude range of 0-34 km.
The Regener-Pfotzer Radiation Maximum was determined, and the sensitivity of detectors was characterized.
Two distinct regions of high-energy particle fluxes were identified: one in the 6-12 km range and another above 30 km.
Observed radiation from a Class-C solar flare for potentially the first time.
Unique dataset for analyzing the relationship between radiation flux and aerosol genesis obtained.

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Maxwell et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c8c195de0f0f753b39bf54 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jastp.2026.106792

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This research measures ionizing radiation and nano-aerosols in the atmosphere, indicating new insights into their interaction and implications for climate.

Vertical Distribution of Ionizing Radiation and Nano-Aerosols in the Austral Troposphere and Stratosphere with Concurrent Solar Flare

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