Some measurement possibilities for the improvement of IRI
Some methodological assumptions behind the development of improved measurements for use in the International Reference Ionosphere (IRI) are presented. Attention is given to improving the IRI-representation of electron density in the D-region by comparing data from vertical rocket soundings and absorption measurements on multifrequencies ionosondes; by the application of absorption measurements for the specification of density profile structure; and by the use of combined rocket and ground-based measurements. The methodological possibilities, for improving the IRI-distribution of electron densities in the bottomside and topside ionosphere, and for the specification of Te(h) profiles are also discussed.
- Research Organization:
- Tsentralna Laboratoriia za Kosmicheski Izsledvaniia, Sofia, Bulgaria
- OSTI ID:
- 6094142
- 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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