GEOMAGNETIC CONTROL OF DIFFUSION IN THE F2 REGION OF THE IONOSPHERE. 1. THE FORM OF THE DIFFUSION OPERATOR
Abstract
The mathematical form of the diffusion operator is derived for motion of electrons along the lines of force of a dipole approximation to the geomagnetic field. The earth's atmosphere is assumed to be isothermal and horizontally stratified. A table is given of the various forms of the diffusion operator in different independent coordinates. The results are applied briefly to a discussion of the form of the boundary condition at great height in the F2 region. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 27, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0292738
Entities
People
- J.e.c. Gliddon
- P.c. Kendall
Organizations
- Queen Mary University of London