The Role of Atmospheric Tidal Winds in the Production of Ionospheric Sporadic-E.

Abstract

This report summarizes an investigation of the interactions among atmospheric tidal winds, the earth's magnetic field, and metallic ions in the upper atmosphere (90-180 km). The results support the theory that upper atmospheric tidal winds play a critical role in the formation of ionospheric sporadic-E. The contributions of various tidal wind modes are analyzed through the use of extensive computer simulations. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 30, 1978
Accession Number
ADA066839

Entities

People

  • Bruce D. Springer

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Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Electric Fields
  • Electrons
  • Electrostatic Fields
  • Equations
  • Equations Of State
  • Ionization
  • Ionosondes
  • Latitude
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Mathematical Analysis
  • New York
  • Partial Pressure
  • Physics
  • Pressure Gradients
  • United States
  • Wind Shear

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

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  • Space/Atmospheric Physics.