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Criteria for excitation of parametric instability in the ionosphere by an obliquely incident high-frequency heater

Journal Article · · Physics of Fluids B; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.860223· OSTI ID:7205617
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  1. Weber Research Institute, Polytechnic University, Route 110, Farmingdale, New York 11735 (United States)
Parametric excitation of lower-hybrid decay mode together with upper-hybrid sideband in the ionosphere by an obliquely incident high-frequency pump is studied. The conditions for the instability, including the frequency range, the elevation angle, and the threshold field intensity of the pump are determined.
OSTI ID:
7205617
Journal Information:
Physics of Fluids B; (United States), Journal Name: Physics of Fluids B; (United States) Vol. 4:4; ISSN 0899-8221; ISSN PFBPE
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English