Low and Equatorial Latitudes in the International Reference Ionosphere (IRI)

Low and Equatorial Latitudes in the International Reference Ionosphere (IRI)
Author: COSPAR. International Scientific Symposium
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Total Pages: 360
Release: 1996
Genre: Science
ISBN:

The workshop from which these papers have been gathered targeted the low latitude ionosphere. Emphasis is placed on modelling and mapping, computer simulations, use of specialized data sources and validation and comparison. Data from a number of satellites are included.

Space Physics and Aeronomy, Ionosphere Dynamics and Applications

Space Physics and Aeronomy, Ionosphere Dynamics and Applications
Author: Chao Huang
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 47
Release: 2021-05-11
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1119507553

A comprehensive review of global ionospheric research from the polar caps to equatorial regions It's more than a century since scientists first identified the ionosphere, the layer of the Earth’s upper atmosphere that is ionized by solar and cosmic radiation. Our understanding of this dynamic part of the near-Earth space environment has greatly advanced in recent years thanks to new observational technologies, improved numerical models, and powerful computing capabilities. Ionosphere Dynamics and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of historic developments, recent advances, and future directions in ionospheric research. Volume highlights include: Behavior of the ionosphere in different regions from the poles to the equator Distinct characteristics of the high-, mid-, and low-latitude ionosphere Observational results from ground- and space-based instruments Ionospheric impacts on radio signals and satellite operations How earthquakes and tsunamis on Earth cause disturbances in the ionosphere The American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals. Find out more about the Space Physics and Aeronomy collection in this Q&A with the Editors in Chief

Ionospheric Multi-Spacecraft Analysis Tools

Ionospheric Multi-Spacecraft Analysis Tools
Author: Malcolm Wray Dunlop
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2019-10-29
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030267326

This open access book provides a comprehensive toolbox of analysis techniques for ionospheric multi-satellite missions. The immediate need for this volume was motivated by the ongoing ESA Swarm satellite mission, but the tools that are described are general and can be used for any future ionospheric multi-satellite mission with comparable instrumentation. In addition to researching the immediate plasma environment and its coupling to other regions, such a mission aims to study the Earth’s main magnetic field and its anomalies caused by core, mantle, or crustal sources. The parameters for carrying out this kind of work are examined in these chapters. Besides currents, electric fields, and plasma convection, these parameters include ionospheric conductance, Joule heating, neutral gas densities, and neutral winds.

Low-latitude Ionospheric Physics

Low-latitude Ionospheric Physics
Author: Fu-Shong Kuo
Publisher: Pergamon Press
Total Pages: 329
Release: 1994
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780080421346

This volume contains thirty-three papers selected from the COSPAR Colloquium on Low-Latitude Ionospheric Physics in which many new results of ground based observations, satellite observations and numerical simulations were presented. The equatorial ionosphere is especially interesting as there, the Earth's magnetic field is horizontal and the Coriolis force vanishes at the geographic equator, resulting in the occurrence of many fascinating phenomena. A considerable proportion of the papers discuss either large scale or small scale irregularities of the equatorial ionosphere. Details are also included on the new technique of ionospheric tomography, which will have applications extendable beyond the ionosphere in the future.

The High Latitudes in the International Reference Ionosphere

The High Latitudes in the International Reference Ionosphere
Author: COSPAR. Scientific Commission C. C4 Meeting
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Total Pages: 214
Release: 1995
Genre: Science
ISBN:

The papers presented in this volume underline the complex variation patterns and dependencies of ionospheric parameters in the high latitude ionosphere. Regional mapping, storm-time updating and the introduction of auroral boundaries and characteristics are discussed.

Modeling the Ionosphere-Thermosphere

Modeling the Ionosphere-Thermosphere
Author: J. D. Huba
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 735
Release: 2014-03-17
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1118704452

Published by the American Geophysical Union as part of the Geophysical Monograph Series, Volume 201. Modeling the Ionosphere-Thermosphere System brings together for the first time a detailed description of the physics of the IT system in conjunction with numerical techniques to solve the complex system of equations that describe the system, as well as issues of current interest. Volume highlights include discussions of: Physics of the ionosphere and thermosphere IT system, and the numerical methods to solve the basic equations of the IT system The physics and numerical methods to determine the global electrodynamics of the IT system The response of the IT system to forcings from below (i.e., the lower atmosphere) and from above (i.e., the magnetosphere) The physics and numerical methods to model ionospheric irregularities Data assimilation techniques, comparison of model results to data, climate variability studies, and applications to space weather Providing a clear description of the physics of this system in several tutorial-like articles, Modeling the Ionosphere-Thermosphere System is of value to the upper atmosphere science community in general. Chapters describing details of the numerical methods used to solve the equations that describe the IT system make the volume useful to both active researchers in the field and students.