Physics – Space Physics
Scientific paper
Jun 1979
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1979rvgsp..17..681s&link_type=abstract
Reviews of Geophysics and Space Physics, vol. 17, June 1979, p. 681-696.
Physics
Space Physics
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Auroral Electrojets, Auroras, Earth Magnetosphere, Ionospheric Currents, Radio Emission, Atmospheric Models, Auroral Ionization, Auroral Spectroscopy, Bibliographies, Hall Effect
Scientific paper
The present review is concerned with observations, analysis of observations and theoretical work as related to the understanding of the aurora. The ground-based observations reviewed include (1) auroral imagery, both by television and all-sky camera; (2) gross magnetic variations indicative of ionospheric currents; (3) VLF hiss observations; and (4) effects of high-energy electron impact measured through cosmic radio noise absorption and by observations of bremsstrahlung X-ray from balloons. Spectroscopic observations, observation of micropulsation activity and auroral radar observations are not included, since they seem to provide less direct diagnostic information on the basic auroral mechanism. Incoherent scatter radar observations are utilized to the extent they provide information on ionospheric currents and electric fields. Satellite observations are included to the extent they provide information on the aurora or useful clues to auroral mechanisms. Barium injection experiments in the auroral zone are also considered.
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