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Nonlinear saturation of the gradient drift instability in the equatorial electrojet

Journal Article · · J. Geophys. Res., v. 78, no. 28, pp. 6808-6810

The fluctuation amplitudes of long-wavelength density irregularities in the equatorial electrojet are predicted by using the results of the nonlinear theory of perturbed electron orbits. Good agreement is found with the density fluctuations of 2 to 22% observed by a rocket experiment. (auth)

Research Organization:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Boulder, CO
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-29-025115
OSTI ID:
4328838
Journal Information:
J. Geophys. Res., v. 78, no. 28, pp. 6808-6810, Journal Name: J. Geophys. Res., v. 78, no. 28, pp. 6808-6810; ISSN JGREA
Country of Publication:
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Language:
English

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