Theoretical Studies of Low Frequency Instabilities in the Ionosphere. Final Report
The objective of the current project is to provide a theoretical basis for better understanding of numerous radar and rocket observations of density irregularities and related effects in the lower equatorial and high-latitude ionospheres. The research focused on: (1) continuing efforts to develop a theory of nonlinear saturation of the Farley-Buneman instability; (2) revision of the kinetic theory of electron-thermal instability at low altitudes; (3) studying the effects of strong anomalous electron heating in the high-latitude electrojet; (4) analytical and numerical studies of the combined Farley-Bunemadion-thermal instabilities in the E-region ionosphere; (5) studying the effect of dust charging in Polar Mesospheric Clouds. Revision of the kinetic theory of electron thermal instability at low altitudes.
- Research Organization:
- National Science Foundation (US)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Energy Research (ER) (US)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AI02-00ER54569
- OSTI ID:
- 824535
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/ER/54569; TRN: US200503%%753
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: 20 Aug 2003
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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