Radio studies of the main F region trough in Antarctica
Conference
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· Radio Sci.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6573426
Three events chosen to give a range of magnetic conditions and local times are considered in the present case studies of the equatorward movement of the main F region trough. Upon projection into the equatorial plane, the comparison of the results with theoretical predictions of the simple, 'teardrop' plasmapause model shows very good agreement for the two occasions when the level of magnetic activity remained approximately constant over the observing period. Estimates of the strength of the dawn-dusk convection electric field in the magnetosphere have accordingly been made. Suggestions are given for the improvement of empirical models which, if implemented, may increase the reliability of predictions for high frequency, transauroral radio wave communications. 23 references.
- Research Organization:
- Natural Environment Research Council, Cambridge, England
- OSTI ID:
- 6573426
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-8208193-
- Conference Information:
- Journal Name: Radio Sci.; (United States) Journal Volume: 18
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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