Modelling and Observations of the Equatorial Ionosphere

Abstract

The equatorial ionosphere experiences one of the most severe forms of a geophysical plasma instability - a phenomenon known as spread F. An observational campaign was organized to bring a complement of diagnostic instruments to two sites in the western Pacific sector (Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands and Wake Island) for a period of coordinated optical and radio measurements o spread F phenomena in August 1988. All-sky optical imaging observations were conducted from 2-16 August in conjunction with ALTAIR radar observations on Kwajalein. Preliminary review of the data sets obtained identified at least five case study events for detailed investigation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 10, 1990
Accession Number
ADA230631

Entities

People

  • Michael Mendillo

Organizations

  • Boston University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Atolls
  • Case Studies
  • Data Sets
  • Electromagnetic Wave Propagation
  • Electron Density
  • Electrons
  • Instability
  • Ionosphere
  • Islands
  • Kwajalein Atoll
  • Marshall Islands
  • Observation
  • Observatories
  • Plasma Instabilities
  • Wake Island

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.