Magnetic storm dynamics of the thermosphere

Details Magnetic storm dynamics of the thermosphere Magnetic storm dynamics of the thermosphere

Nov 1974

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1974jatp...36.2025m&link_type=abstract

(International Association of Geomagnetism and Aeronomy, Symposium on Dynamics, Chemistry and Thermal Processes in the Ionospher

Physics

3

Atmospheric Heating, Diurnal Variations, Ionospheric Disturbances, Magnetic Storms, Resistance Heating, Thermosphere, Atmospheric Circulation, Atmospheric Composition, Atmospheric Models, Electric Fields, Electron Precipitation, F 2 Region, Ogo-6, Ohmic Dissipation, Satellite Observation

Scientific paper

A theoretical study of the Dst component of magnetic storms is presented. The dynamic characteristics are found significantly different for Joule dissipation and electron precipitation, leading to the conclusion that the former is probably the predominant heat source for the upper thermosphere. Composition measurements on OGO-6, which reveal markedly different characteristics in N2, O and He, can be explained on the basis of energy advection and diffusive mass transport by thermospheric winds. Essential features in the F2-region response are explicable in terms of these dynamic processes. Electric field induced motions are estimated and it is concluded that resultant adiabatic heating could be significant.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Magnetic storm dynamics of the thermosphere 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 Magnetic storm dynamics of the thermosphere, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Magnetic storm dynamics of the thermosphere will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1764169