Variability of D-region electron densities at Tromso

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Apr 1982

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1982jatp...44..313r&link_type=abstract

Journal of Atmospheric and Terrestrial Physics, vol. 44, Apr. 1982, p. 313-323.

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D Region, Electron Density Profiles, Ionospheric Electron Density, Polar Cap Absorption, Radar Reflectors, Atmospheric Ionization, Atmospheric Stratification, High Frequencies, Ionospheric Propagation, Norway, Polar Regions, Radar Echoes, Riometers, Solar Protons

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The 2.75 MHz partial-reflection radar at Ramfjordmoen near Tromso has been used for a study of D-region electron densities by the differential-absorption method on a number of days during 1978-79. Received signals are generally stratified in several layers, typically over 60-80 km. Strong stable echoes are seen down to 55 km during periods of enhanced riometer absorption. Inferred electron densities vary between about 100-1000 per cu cm at about 60-80 km and show well-defined features which persist for about 10-20 min. During periods of high absorption, enhanced electron densities about 600 cm per cu cm are observed below 65 km. During a polar cap absorption event, the inferred electron densities at 60-70 km show a very stable profile. Possible sources of D-region ionization at high latitudes are briefly discussed.

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