Prediction of total electron content using the international reference ionosphere

Conference · Sat Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1983 · Adv. Space Res.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6047893

Mcnamara, L F

It is pointed out that the International Reference Ionosphere (IRI) is an empirical model of the ionosphere based on experimental observations. Rawer et al. (1978) have discussed the goals and status of the IRI. The aim of the IRI is related to the establishment of a compendium of height profiles through the ionosphere for the four main parameters, taking into account plasma density, temperature of ions and electrons, and ion composition. The present model is inadequate in some areas, and the IRI working group has encouraged tests of the model's validity. The present investigation is concerned with a test of the model's ability to reproduce observations of total electron content (TEC) over a wide range of conditions. The TEC observations were obtained with the aid of the Faraday rotation technique, which provides the TEC out to about 2000 km. Tests using the Bent ionospheric model indicate that the altitude range 1000 to 2000 km contributes up to five percent of the TEC. 12 references.

• Research Organization: Ionospheric Prediction Service, Darlinghurst, Australia
• OSTI ID: 6047893
• Report Number(s): CONF-8308202-
• Journal Information: Adv. Space Res.; (United States), Journal Name: Adv. Space Res.; (United States) Vol. 4; ISSN ASRSD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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