Studies of Ionospheric Plasma Structuring at Low Latitudes from Space and Ground, Their Modeling and Relationship to Scintillations
Abstract
This program combines observations and modeling of the nighttime ionosphere to come to a better physical understanding of the factors that contribute to the day-to-day variability of the development of ionospheric irregularities. The scope encompasses irregularities developing at equatorial and mid-latitudes on Earth. There is a critical need to be able to forecast these irregularities, as they can have severe effects on transionospheric radio wave propagation, and can thus degrade the utility of satellite navigation and communication systems. The long-term goal of this program is to increase our understanding of the physical parameters that control when and where irregularities develop in addition to being able to specify regions of the ionosphere that will have an adverse effect on radio wave propagation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA531096
Entities
People
- Jonathan J. Makela
Organizations
- University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign