New Ionosphere Model for the Global Bottom-Side Ionosphere from 50 to 350 km: TIDs, Metal Ion Layers, D Region, and Severe Disturbance
Abstract
Scientists at Space Environment Corporation in collaboration with Dr. Titus Yuan of Utah State University (USU) propose the development of a new ionosphere model calledthe Bottom-side Ionosphere with Winds, X-rays, and Metals or BIWXM. It will be designed to have a full complement of physics and chemistry required to model the bottom-side ionosphere from 50 to 350 km as the region that affects radio signal propagation for frequencies from 3kHz to 300 MHz (VLF, LF, MF, HF, VHF). BIWXM will be built on the foundation of existing models, but with improvements and extensions that will enable an increased fidelity through the whole altitude range of the bottom-side ionosphere.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jan 04, 2017
- Source ID
- N000141712149
Entities
People
- Titus Yuan
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- Utah State University