Applications of the Global Theoretical Ionospheric Model
Abstract
In this report, we describe a number of ionospheric studies, mostly involving the Air Force Global Theoretical Ionospheric Model. All these studies are ultimately geared towards Air Force objectives of monitoring, understanding, and specifying the ionospheric environment. A new multiple-ion theoretical model has been validated in the topside specification and subsequently utilized to derive ambient space weather conditions using DMSP measurements. in addition, a version of the code has been developed to model geomagnetic disturbances at low latitudes utilizing a new empirical dynamo disturbance drift model. Applications of an empirical profile shape model have been developed its summarize profiles generated by the specification model, PIM; and towards the goal of developing a new slant to vertical TEC conversion. Finally, data analyses have been undertaken to investigate the nature of quiet-time ionospheric variations, using both middle latitude and low latitude information, and using both F region peak and profile summary parameters.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA396185
Entities
People
- Matthew W. Fox
Organizations
- Boston University