SHORT-TERM PREDICTIONS ON THE COURSE OF POLAR CAP ABSORPTION.
Abstract
The physical and empirical facts of polar cap absorption (PCA) produced by solar proton events are reviewed. A description of PCA, its measurement, and the solar-terrestrial environment is included. The physical conditions of the lower ionosphere during PCA are discussed together with the frequency law of PCA, nightime recoveries, the polar cap distribution of absorption, and arctic HF propagation during PCA. A procedure for short-term prediction of the future course of PCA is developed, based on single frequency riometer measurements and computer processing of the data. The application of the prediction technique is illustrated by a detailed discussion of two PCA events. It is concluded that for most PCA events satisfactory short-term predictions can be made from riometer observations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0706410
Entities
People
- Leif Owren
Organizations
- Dartmouth College