US Code

Public Law 119-83 (04/13/2026)

51 U.S.C. § 20162

Definition of upper atmosphere

In this subchapter, the term “upper atmosphere” means that portion of the Earth’s sensible atmosphere above the troposphere.

Pub. L. 111–314, § 3124 Stat. 3354 (, , .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised

Section

Source (U.S. Code)

Source (Statutes at Large)

20162

42 U.S.C. 2482.

Pub. L. 85–568, title IV, § 402, as added Pub. L. 94–39, § 8, June 19, 1975, 89 Stat. 222.