A statistical study of large field-aligned flows of thermal ions at high-latitudes

Details A statistical study of large field-aligned flows of thermal ions at high-latitudes A statistical study of large field-aligned flows of thermal ions at high-latitudes

Sep 1990

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Planetary and Space Science (ISSN 0032-0633), vol. 38, Sept. 1990, p. 1187-1189, 1191-1201.

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Field Aligned Currents, Ionospheric Currents, Upper Ionosphere, Eiscat Radar System (Europe), Electron Precipitation, F Region, Particle Precipitation, Statistical Analysis

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A number of case studies of large, transient, field-aligned ion flows in the topside ionosphere at high-latitudes have been reported, showing that these events occur during periods of frictional heating and/or intense particle precipitation. This study examines the frequency of occurrence of such events for the altitude range 200-500 km, based on 3 years of incoherent scatter data. Correlations of the upgoing ion flux at 400 km with ion and electron temperatures at lower altitudes are presented, together with a discussion of possible mechanisms for the production of such large flows. The influence of low-altitude electron precipitation on the production of these events is also considered.

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