Longitudinal, seasonal and solar cycle variation in lunar tide influence on the equatorial electrojet
Abstract
Abstract. It has been well documented that the lunar tidal waves can modulate the ionospheric electrodynamics and create a visible influence on the equatorial electrojet (EEJ). The lunar tide influence gets intensified around noon, primarily during new and full Moon periods. However, the longitudinal, seasonal and solar cycle variability in the lunar tide influence on ionospheric current systems is not well understood yet. In order to investigate this, 17 years (1998–2014) of extensive magnetometer observations at four longitudinal sectors (western American, western and eastern African, and Asian) have been analyzed. All observations performed during magnetically active periods (Kp>3) have been excluded for this study to eliminate storm contributions to the geomagnetic field variation at the geomagnetic equator. This study's quantitative analysis revealed significant longitudinal, seasonal and solar cycle dependence of the lunar tide influence on the equatorial electrojet.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Apr 05, 2017
- Source ID
- 10.5194/angeo-35-525-2017
Entities
People
- Brett A. Carter
- Endawoke Yizengaw
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- Australian Research Council
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- National Science Foundation