Cosmic-ray abundances and energy spectra at high energies: Measurements with TRACER and KASCADE
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Galactic cosmic rays are investigated with complementary techniques above the atmosphere and on ground. Recent results of two experiments, the TRACER balloon experiment and the KASCADE air-shower detector are discussed. 2006 COSPAR. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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