New Ionosphere Model for the Global Bottom-Side Ionosphere from 50 to 350 km: TIDs, Metal Ion Layers, D Region, and Severe Disturbance
Abstract
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. The proposed effort will address these key issues: (a) the latest solar ionization physics for quiet and flare conditions, (b) D region chemistry and physics including a physics-based model of nitric oxide and metastable neutrals necessary for the accurate determination of the D region profiles, (c) secondary electron physics to ensure proper responses to disturbance conditions, (d) ion transport with sufficient chemistry for E-F1 region altitudes to include wind-altered profiles and metal ion layers including a neutral metal layer model to support the metal ion layer physics, and (e) appropriate transport response of F region plasma to capture TIDs and F region modulations caused by TADs and COIF phenomena.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Feb 03, 2017
- Source ID
- N000141712156
Entities
People
- J. V. Eccles
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- Space Environment Corporation (United States)
- United States Navy