Formation mechanisms for low-altitude E{sub S} and their relationship with neutral Fe layers: Results from the METAL campaign
Journal Article
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· Journal of Geophysical Research
This paper presents results from the METAL campaign, which was a study of sporadic E layers, and metal layers, in the lower altitude ionosphere, at high-latitude locations. Data was collected by a variety of instrumentation, including EISCAT UHF incoherent scatter radar, ionosondes, lidar, and rockets. A number of sporadic E layers were observed, and their origins were consistent with model results. These layers were observed to rapidly drop in altitude in many cases. When Fe layers were observed, they were not observed at exactly the same altitude, nor did they exhibit the same drift in altitude with time.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- OSTI ID:
- 183257
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Geophysical Research, Journal Name: Journal of Geophysical Research Journal Issue: A12 Vol. 98; ISSN JGREA2; ISSN 0148-0227
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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