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(meteorobs) Fw: continuum emission in meteor spectra
Lew:
Here is the answer I received from Jiri Borovicka regarding continuum
radiation found in some meteor spectra.
Subject: Re: continuum emission in meteor spectra
> Ed Majden wrote:
>
> > > > > Can you explain the faint continuum radiation found in some
meteor
> > > > > spectra? McKinley's book. (1961), suggests this is in part caused
by
> > a
> > > > > certain amount of continuous thermal radiation. Others suggest
> > > > unresolved
> > > > > molecular bands or lines. What is the current explanation for
this.
>
> Dear Ed,
>
> both explanation are correct. There are faint molecular bands in
> meteor spectra but they cannot explain everything. Some thermal
> radiation is present as well. I was surprised to find thermal continuum
> also in my video spectra. I do not know the details how it is produced.
>
> > > > > Exciting news about the recovery of the Yukon fireball.
>
> Yes, the story is beautiful. We are also excited because we had
> a daylight fireball and meteorite fall on May 6.
>
> Jiri
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