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Electron precipitation accompanying ionospheric current systems in the auroral zone

Journal Article · · Journal of Geophysical Research

>From examination of x-ray and ionospheric absorption data during magnetic bays in the auroral zone, it is found that electron precipitation on the atmosphere accompanies auroral-zone electrojets. The position of an electrojet and its associated electron precipitation region, rather than the amount of current in the system, largely controls the magnitude of x-ray and ionospheric absorption effects. (auth)

Research Organization:
Univ. of Calif., Berkeley
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-16-029525
OSTI ID:
4776076
Journal Information:
Journal of Geophysical Research, Journal Name: Journal of Geophysical Research Journal Issue: 7 Vol. 67; ISSN 0148-0227
Publisher:
American Geophysical Union
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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