auroral electron transport using the Monte Carlo Method

A new algorithm for calculation of energetic electron fluxes in the atmosphere is described. Results are compared with other methods and the implications for auroral spectroscopic analysis are discussed. Good agreement is obtained with the model of Strickland et al.. 23 refs., 6 figs.

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