Electrodynamics of meteor trail evolution in the equatorial E-region ionosphere

Details Electrodynamics of meteor trail evolution in the equatorial E-region ionosphere Electrodynamics of meteor trail evolution in the equatorial E-region ionosphere

Oct 2000

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2000georl..27.3173o&link_type=abstract

Geophysical Research Letters, Volume 27, Issue 19, p. 3173-3176

Physics

31

Ionosphere: Ionospheric Dynamics, Ionosphere: Plasma Waves And Instabilities, Planetology: Solar System Objects: Meteors

Scientific paper

Using analytical models and kinetic simulations, this paper shows that weakly ionized meteor trails near the geomagnetic equator evolve through three distinct stages. First, a large electric field is generated perpendicular to both the geomagnetic field and the trail. Second, plasma density waves grow asymmetrically across the trail. Third, turbulence develops in the trails. Throughout this process, the electron E×B-drift velocity plays an essential role in controlling the motion of the trail. These plasma dynamics have important implications for the interpretation of meteor radar echoes.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Electrodynamics of meteor trail evolution in the equatorial E-region ionosphere does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Electrodynamics of meteor trail evolution in the equatorial E-region ionosphere, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Electrodynamics of meteor trail evolution in the equatorial E-region ionosphere will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-869025