DIFFUSION IN THE EQUATORIAL F LAYER
Journal Article
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· Journal of Geophysical Research (U.S.)
The theoretical form of the ionospheric F layer near the magnetic equator is discussed for conditions of equilibrium. A digital computer is used to solve an equation that includes photoionization, loss, and the diffusion of ionization along geomagnetic field lines, thus enabling electron densities to be computed as a function of latitude and height. A small equatorial trough is found in the peak electron density, but this is much smaller than the wellknown Appleton anomaiy of the actual F layer. Below the peak, the ionization is approximately in photochemical equilibrium; the shape of the layer above the peak corresponds approximately to diffusive equilibrium. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Dept. of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ditton Park, Slough, Bucks, Eng.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- NSA Number:
- NSA-17-024116
- OSTI ID:
- 4706062
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Geophysical Research (U.S.), Journal Name: Journal of Geophysical Research (U.S.) Vol. Vol: 68; ISSN JGREA
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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