Simultaneous Observations of Equatorial Ionospheric Plasma Bubbles From Two Sites During the SpreadFEx Campaign

Authors

Narayan P. Chapagain, Utah State University
M. J. Taylor, Utah State University
P.-D. Pautet, Utah State University
H. Takahashi, Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais (INPE)
D. C. Fritts, Colorado Research Associates

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

5-21-2024

Abstract

The development of plasma irregularities in the equatorial F region during the night time can significantly affect low-latitude communications and navigation systems. The morphology, structure, and dynamics of equatorial plasma irregularities have been extensively studied for several decades by using different techniques (e.g. Woodman and LaHoz, 1976; Weber et al., 1978; Mendillio, 1982; Fejer and Kelley, 1980; Taylor et al., 1997; Sobral et al., 2002; Kudeki et al., 2007). The variability in the occurrence of plasma bubbles and their intensity constituent an important components of the space weather conditions of the equatorial ionosphere. The plasma depletion zonal velocity is a key parameter for the understanding and modeling of the electrodynamics of the equatorial ionosphere and for the predictions of ionospheric scintillations (ESF).

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Recommended Citation

Chapagain, Narayan P.; Taylor, M. J.; Pautet, P.-D.; Takahashi, H.; and Fritts, D. C., "Simultaneous Observations of Equatorial Ionospheric Plasma Bubbles From Two Sites During the SpreadFEx Campaign" (2024). All Physics Faculty Publications. Paper 2205.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/physics_facpub/2205