Physics – Space Physics
Scientific paper
Feb 1979
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Reviews of Geophysics and Space Physics, vol. 17, Feb. 1979, p. 99-134.
Physics
Space Physics
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F Region, Ion Distribution, Magnetohydrodynamic Stability, Polar Regions, Velocity Distribution, Boltzmann Transport Equation, Collision Parameters, Cyclotron Frequency, Distribution Functions, Energy Distribution, Gas-Ion Interactions, Hall Effect, Linear Polarization, Maxwell-Boltzmann Density Function, Temperature Distribution, Volt-Ampere Characteristics
Scientific paper
The theory and observations relating to ion velocity distributions in the high-latitude F region are reviewed. The review covers three basic aspects, including methods for calculating ion velocity distributions, experimental evidence for the existence of non-Maxwellian ion velocity distributions, and the ionospheric consequences of non-Maxwellian distributions. Specific topics covered include closed form solutions to Boltzmann's equation for a simple collision model, series solutions to the Boltzmann equation for more general collision models, retarding potential analyzer measurements, excitation of VLF electrostatic emissions, ion-neutral reaction rates, and transport effects.
Schunk Robert W.
St-Maurice J.-P.
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