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The Effects of Magnetic Storm Phases on F-Layer Irregularities from Auroral to Equatorial Latitudes

Authors: Jules Aarons; Michael Mendillo; BOSTON UNIV MA CENTER FOR SPACE PHYSICS
Abstract:
During the past twenty years our understanding of Equatorial Scintillation Storms (ES S) has reached a considerable maturity. We understand the average occurrence pattern and underlying physics quite well. We also understand many of the processes which create the day to day variability and which are crucial to the development of forecasting techniques. Yet there remains a persistent, illusive quality in predicting degradation of signals propagating through the ionosphere because no one has created a synthesis of this understanding. The purpose of this joint study is to outline a three year program which brings together the capabilities of the three major ONR groups in the Northeast for a cooperative venture to predict ESS on time scales of 3-6 hours. (MM)

Limitations: APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
Description: Quarterly rept. 1 Oct-31 Dec 94
Pages: 4
Report Date: 31 DEC 94
Contract Number: N00014-89-J-1754
Report Number: A476092
Keywords relating to this report:
AURORAE
EQUATORIAL REGIONS
F REGION
GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM
IONOSPHERIC SCINTILLATION
MAGNETIC STORMS
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