Validation of Ionospheric Models
Abstract
During the period of April 2001 through March 2002, we have continued to pursue the validation of ionospheric models. These efforts included the development of software to enable assimilation of new data types into the Parametrized Real-Time Ionospheric Specification Model (PRISM). This work required validation of the output from the enhanced PRISM input. Other validation efforts included analysis of the Total Electron Content (TEC) generated by the PRISM model and determination of the accuracy of the GPS Positioning Error Maps that are part of the Operational Space Environment Network Display (OP-SEND). The Coupled Ionospheric Thermosphere Electrodynamic Forecast Model was enhanced by adding the Thermosphere Forecast Model. Ionospheric response% geomagnetic storms was also a focus of our work in the current year together with the development of automated software to perform quality control of ionograms data. The work summarized above resulted in seven presentations at various ionospheric conferences and one published journal article. The journal article is appended to this report.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 31, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA419921
Entities
People
- Patricia H. Doherty
Organizations
- Boston College