Polar Cap Dynamics and Formation of High-Latitude Ionospheric Irregularities

Abstract

This report results from a contract tasking University of Oslo as follows: The contractor will investigate disturbances in the polar ionosphere caused by fluctuating solar winds. In particular, he will attempt to accurately locate the boundary between open and closed magnetic field lines and then determine which processes occur on each of the field lines. These measurements will be made during quiet and disturbed conditions. The final report will contain an analysis of these measurements.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 24, 2002
Accession Number
ADA464538

Entities

People

  • Alv Egeland
  • J. Moen

Organizations

  • University of Oslo

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Altitude
  • Backscattering
  • Boundaries
  • Cloud Cover
  • Dynamics
  • Electron Density
  • Electrons
  • Elevation
  • High Latitudes
  • Ionosphere
  • Latitude
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Measurement
  • Meteorological Satellites
  • Polar Cap
  • Regions
  • Solar Wind

Readers

  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Space/Atmospheric Physics.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.