Modeling study of equatorial ionospheric height and spread F occurrence
Journal Article
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· Journal of Geophysical Research
- Communication Research Laboratory, Tokyo (Japan)
The author looks at the question of the height of the ionosphere in the equatorial region, and its relationship to spread F. Model calculations indicate that transequatorial thermospheric winds are a factor in influencing the ionospheric height, particularly in evening hours. Taking into account thermospheric winds, in inferring electric field strengths in order to account for observed vertical drifts, the author also looks at the question of the Rayleigh-Taylor stability of the ionosphere in the face of such electric fields.
- OSTI ID:
- 255042
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Geophysical Research, Journal Name: Journal of Geophysical Research Journal Issue: A3 Vol. 101; ISSN JGREA2; ISSN 0148-0227
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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