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Comparison of A1-absorption data with theoretically computed values based on the International Reference Ionosphere (IRI)

Conference · · Adv. Space Res.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6399264
Total absorption of HF radio waves at vertical incidence is calculated using the IRI electron density N(h) profiles at a low latitude for low and high solar activities and the calculated values of absorption are compared with the observed values. It is found that the IRI model holds good in this respect only for equinoxial months in years of low solar activity. However, it yields much higher values of absorption than observed during years of high solar activity (all seasons). It is suggested that seasonal anomalous variations of gas compositions and bottomside thickness of the E-layer may be given due weight in revising the IRI.
Research Organization:
Gujarat Univ., Ahmedabad, India
OSTI ID:
6399264
Report Number(s):
CONF-820582-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Adv. Space Res.; (United States) Journal Volume: 2
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English