Whistler Duct Formation
Location
Yosemite National Park
Start Date
2-6-1974 12:30 PM
End Date
2-6-1974 12:45 PM
Description
It is proposed that whistler ducts, field aligned ionization enhancements in the plasmasphere, are the direct result of a positive feedback loop coupling the plasmasphere and ionosphere. Estimated sizes are in accord with experimental data and whistler duct movement is shown to be a natural consequence of the theory. During their formation large fluxes of electrons will be precipitated - thus accounting for the observed anomalous electron precipitation accompanying whistler mode waves. Ionospheric irregularities will also be associated with whistler ducts.
Whistler Duct Formation
Yosemite National Park
It is proposed that whistler ducts, field aligned ionization enhancements in the plasmasphere, are the direct result of a positive feedback loop coupling the plasmasphere and ionosphere. Estimated sizes are in accord with experimental data and whistler duct movement is shown to be a natural consequence of the theory. During their formation large fluxes of electrons will be precipitated - thus accounting for the observed anomalous electron precipitation accompanying whistler mode waves. Ionospheric irregularities will also be associated with whistler ducts.