Theoretical and Numerical Simulation Studies of Midlatitude F Region Irregularities

Abstract

A set of moment equations first derived by Perkins (1973) which describes the dynamical behavior of the nighttime F region is discussed. In addition, a plausible equilibrium state is described and a linear perturbation analysis is carried out under conditions in which F region irregularities can develop. A delineation of the differences between the author's equilibrium and perturbation analysis and that of Perkins (1973) is presented. Numerical simulations of the nonlinear evolution of the dynamical equations for a portion of the nighttime F region are presented and discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA008545

Entities

People

  • A. J. Scannapieco
  • B. E. Mcdonald
  • D. L. Book
  • S. R. Goldman
  • Sidney L. Ossakow

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arrhenius Equation
  • Equations
  • Mathematics
  • Personal Information Managers
  • Perturbations
  • Simulations

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  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Theoretical Analysis.