On the rocket-induced wave disturbances in the daytime equatorial ionosphere

Journal Article · Fri Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1988 · Journal of Geophysical Research; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1029/JA093iA04p02758· OSTI ID:6050255

Abdu, M A; Muralikrishna, P; Batista, I S ^[1]; Chaves, A H.P. ^[2]

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1. Inst. de Pesquisas Espaciais, Sao Paulo (Brazil)
2. Inst. de Atividades Espaciais-Centro Tecnico Aeroespacial, Sao Paulo (Brazil)

In situ measurements of daytime equatorial ionospheric E and F region electron densities were carried out using a high-frequency capacitance probe on board a SONDA III rocket launched from Natal, Brazil, on July 26, 1984. Wave structures in the electron density profile having a scale length of {approximately}1.5 km to {approximately}10 km and amplitude of {approximately}10 percent of the ambient density were detected during the downleg trajectory. Possible sources of these waves are discussed, and their possible implication for irregularity formation under nighttime conditions is briefly mentioned.

• OSTI ID: 6050255
• Journal Information: Journal of Geophysical Research; (United States), Journal Name: Journal of Geophysical Research; (United States) Vol. 93:A4; ISSN 0148-0227; ISSN JGREA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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Ionospheric
& Magnetospheric Phenomena-- (1992-)
71 CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS
GENERAL PHYSICS
AMPLITUDES
DISTURBANCES
E REGION
EARTH ATMOSPHERE
ELECTRON DENSITY
F REGION
IONOSPHERE
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
MEASURING METHODS
PLANETARY IONOSPHERES
ROCKETS