Observations of neutral winds and electric fields using backscatter from field-aligned irregularities

Details Observations of neutral winds and electric fields using backscatter from field-aligned irregularities Observations of neutral winds and electric fields using backscatter from field-aligned irregularities

Jul 2004

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2004ijga....5.1006m&link_type=abstract

International Journal of Geomagnetism and Aeronomy, Volume 5, Issue 1, CiteID GI1006

Computer Science

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Ionosphere: Electric Fields (2712), Ionosphere: Plasma Waves And Instabilities, Atmospheric Composition And Structure: Instruments And Techniques

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Ionospheric F2-layer disturbances not related to geomagnetic activity (Q disturbances) were analyzed using all available NmF2 observations over 26 Northern Hemisphere high-to-lower latitude ionosonde stations. Both positive and negative Q disturbances were revealed, their amplitude being comparable to moderate F2-layer storm effects. The occurrence of Q disturbances exhibits a systematic dependence on solar activity, season, and local time. Spatial variation pattern is different for positive and negative Q disturbances with the amplitude of the former increasing with latitude while the amplitude of the latter being practically latitudinal-independent. Longitudinal variations of the amplitude for both types of disturbances look like a planetary wave with minimal deviations in the American sector and maximal deviations in the European sector. Large longitudinal gradients in NmF2 can appear on the front of such waves.

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