Physics
Scientific paper
Jul 1977
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1977jgr....82.2819i&link_type=abstract
Journal of Geophysical Research, vol. 82, July 1, 1977, p. 2819-2827.
Physics
48
Magnetoionics, Plasmapause, Very Low Frequencies, Vlf Emission Recorders, Waveguides, Earth Magnetosphere, Satellite Observation, Whistlers
Scientific paper
The properties of the plasmapause as a VLF wave guide are studied. The guidance that occurs is a form of gradient trapping of VLF wave energy. It is shown that guiding is possible at both the inner and outer edges of the plasmapause and that more efficient guiding occurs as the plasmapause gradients become stronger. In the case of strong gradients, waves coming from a latitude range of about 8 deg are focused tightly about the plasmapause field lines, resulting in a wave intensity increase of approximately 3 dB near the magnetic equatorial plane. It is shown that plasmapause-guided waves can be observed on the ground and can echo between hemispheres, precisely as can waves guided in normal whistler ducts. The single distinguishing feature of plasmapause-guided waves is a lowered upper cutoff frequency. The results indicate that the vicinity of the plasmapause represents a natural and readily accessible region of VLF wave guidance and focusing where both passive and active VLF experiments can be studied through ground and in situ satellite measurements.
Bell Timothy F.
Inan Umran S.
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