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Electron temperatures in the F region of the ionosphere - Theory and observationsThe theory and observations relating to electron temperatures in the F region of the ionosphere are reviewed. The review is divided into three basic parts. In the first part the theory concerning electron heating, cooling, and energy transport processes is reviewed, and all the relevant expressions are updated. In the second part the behavior of F region electron temperatures, as measured by satellites, rockets, and incoherent scatter radars, is discussed. This portion covers electron temperature variations with altitude, latitude, local time, season, geomagnetic activity, and solar cycle. The third part is primarily devoted to a discussion of the various attempts to compare measured and calculated F region electron temperatures.
Document ID
19780064165
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Schunk, R. W.
(Utah State University of Agriculture and Applied Science, Logan, Utah, United States)
Nagy, A. F.
(Michigan, University Ann Arbor, Mich., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1978
Publication Information
Publication: Reviews of Geophysics and Space Physics
Volume: 16
Subject Category
Geophysics
Accession Number
78A48074
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSF ATM-76-19792
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSF ATM-75-03986
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGR-23-005-015
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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