Studies of Ionospheric Plasma Electrodynamics
Abstract
During this funding period we have examined in some detail the electromagnetic energy exchange between the ionosphere and the magnetosphere. In addition to this extensive analysis we have also begun a study of global equatorial electric field as seen in satellite data with a view to determining any differences between longitudinally distributed data and that given at a fixed ground-based site. These studies both have relevance to the development of global ionospheric specification models. At low latitude the E x B drift pattern is fundamental in determining the behavior of the F-region plasma and at high latitudes methods to represent the effects of magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling are essential.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1995
- Accession Number
- ADA385131
Entities
People
- Roderick A. Heelis
Organizations
- University of Texas at Dallas