Computer Science – Sound
Scientific paper
Sep 1978
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1978georl...5..795d&link_type=abstract
Geophysical Research Letters, vol. 5, Sept. 1978, p. 795-798.
Computer Science
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Equatorial Atmosphere, Ionospheric Electron Density, Ionospheric Sounding, Plasma Density, Satellite-Borne Instruments, Alouette 2 Satellite, Electron Density Profiles, Ionograms, Isis Satellites, Signature Analysis, Spread F
Scientific paper
Large scale regions of depleted equatorial ionospheric plasma, called equatorial bubbles, are investigated using topside sounder data. The sounder's unique remote measuring capability enables the magnetic field-aligned nature of the bubbles to be investigated. A search of all available Alouette 2 and ISIS 1 ionograms during nighttime perigee passes near the magnetic equator has revealed a variety of echo signatures associated with bubbles. In addition to a sudden drop in electron density, these signatures usually include in situ spread F and ducted traces. The ducted traces have been used to determine the electron density distribution and to infer changes in ion composition along the magnetic field line within the duct associated with the bubble. In some cases it can be determined that the bubble is asymmetric with respect to the magnetic equator. Even though such features require 3 dimensional models for their explanation, the great field-aligned extent of the bubbles (relative to their cross section) suggests that current theories, which ignore variations along the magnetic field, are still applicable.
Benson Robert F.
Dyson Peter L.
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