Auroral Data Analysis

Abstract

Based on the ISIS-1 and 2 data set it has been possible to meet the goals set forth in this contract. The particle-optical empirical relationships derived can be used to relate 6300A emissions to low-energy (<300 eV) fluxes in a quantitative way and vice-versa. If suitable ionization production models were available, then < 300 eV energy fluxes 'images' derived from concurrent 6300A images, could be utilized to predict F-region behavior. One possible result would be the derivation of an estimate of F0F2 during darkened conditions. This result along with the local time position of the trough would allow an estimate of the severity of scattering from the steep poleward wall of the trough and the fluctuations embedded in it. Knowledge of the IMF B sub z component in near real time would allow a dynamic 'prediction' of the trough wall. Such a prediction could be used to allow reconfiguration of systems affected by the trough wall and fluctuations at or near it.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 31, 1979
Accession Number
ADA070180

Entities

People

  • Gordon G. Shepherd
  • J. D. Winningham

Organizations

  • University of Texas at Dallas

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Databases
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Electron Density
  • Electron Energy
  • Electrons
  • Energy Bands
  • High Latitudes
  • Magnetic Disturbances
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Measurement
  • Meteorological Satellites
  • Regression Analysis
  • Satellite Imaging
  • Scattering
  • Two Dimensional

Readers

  • Space/Atmospheric Physics.
  • Theoretical Analysis.