Analog model 1972 of the Arctic ionosphere /
G.J. Gassmann.

Description

Main Author

Gassmann, G. J.

Related Names

Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories (U.S.)

Language(s)

English

Published

L.G. Hanscom Field, Bedford, Massachusetts : Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories, Air Force Systems Command, United States Air Force, 1973.

Subjects

Atmospheric models.
Atmospheric physics.
Solar radiation.
Upper atmosphere > Upper atmosphere / Arctic regions.
Ionosphere > Ionosphere / Mathematical models.

Summary

The report supplements earlier attempts at modelling. Its elements are the result of a group effort, which is continuing. The arctic ionosphere and its dynamics are described as a fairly self-consistent empirical quasi-instantaneous model, adaptable to later improvements. The definitions are in analog form using model, adaptable to later improvements. The definitions are in analog form using tables, graphs, and analytical formulas. The model parameters controlling the arctic ionosphere are substorm time and intensity and oval number Q. Emphasis is given as to how those parameters may be obtained in near-real-time. For this purpose, two superimposed coordinate systems and two reference latitudes are introduced. The model assumes absence of sunlight; it provides rules for adding the sunlit contribution and for matching the arctic model to the moderate-latitude ionosphere. (Author).

Note

"Ionospheric Physics Laboratory Project 5631."
AD0762280 (from http://www.dtic.mil).
"2 March 1973."

Physical Description

vi, 22 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.

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