Model for the low-latitude ionosphere with coefficients for different seasonal and solar cycle conditions. Final report, 1 October 1981-30 June 1986

Technical Report · Fri Oct 31 23:00:00 EST 1986

OSTI ID:6349286

Mendillo, M; Herniter, B

A new ionospheric model for the low-latitude ionosphere was constructed to provide easy access to electron density profiles (Ne(h)), total electron content (TEC) and 6300A airglow under a variety of conditions. Results from the rigorous theoretical calculations for ionospheric structure at a given time and a site were parameterized to a set of six coefficients that reproduce the individual Ne(h) profiles using a simple algebraic formula. This report summarizes the rationale for such a model, describes the input parameters and methods used to generate the coefficients, and provides a comprehensive set of coefficients. The model covers the low-latitude ionosphere (24 N to 24 S every 4 deg of dip latitude), over the altitude range 180 to 1000km, for every hour of local time. The tabulated coefficients, TEC and 6300 airglow are presented for three seasons (Equinox, June solstice, and December solstice) and two solar cycles (solar maximum and solar minimum).

• Research Organization: Boston Univ., MA (USA). Dept. of Astronomy
• OSTI ID: 6349286
• Report Number(s): AD-A-178207/7/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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Ionospheric
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71 CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS
GENERAL PHYSICS
AIRGLOW
ALGEBRA
EARTH ATMOSPHERE
ELECTRON DENSITY
GEOGRAPHICAL VARIATIONS
IONOSPHERE
LATITUDE EFFECT
MATHEMATICS
PLANETARY IONOSPHERES
SEASONAL VARIATIONS
SOLAR CYCLE
VARIATIONS