A Model for the Low-Latitude Ionosphere with Coefficients for Different Seasonal and Solar Cycle Conditions.
Abstract
A new ionospheric model for the low latitude ionosphere has been constructed to provide easy access to electron density profiles (Ne(h)), total electron content (TEC) and 6300A airglow under a variety of conditions. The results from the rigorous theoretical calculations for ionospheric structure at a given time and a site were parameterized to a set of six coefficients that reproduce the individual Ne(h) profiles using a simple algebraic formula. In this report we summarize the rationale for such a model, describe the input parameters and methods used to generate the coefficients, and provide a comprehensive set of coefficients. The model covers the low latitude ionosphere (24 N to 24 S every 4 deg of dip latitude), over the altitude range 180km to 1000km, for every hour of local time. The tabulated coefficients, TEC and 6300 airglow are presented for three seasons (Equinox, June solstice and December solstice) and two solar cycles (solar maximum and solar minimum).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA178207
Entities
People
- Bruce Herniter
- Michael Mendillo
Organizations
- Boston University