Polar Ionospheric Research

Auteurs-es

  • Victor P. Hessler

DOI :

https://doi.org/10.14430/arctic3214

Mots-clés :

Auroras, Geomagnetism, Magnetosphere, Ionosphere, Photography, Radar, Radio waves, Satellites, Solar wind, Spectroscopy

Résumé

Defines the ionsphere and describes its three horizontal layers or regions, distinguished by physical characteristics and ionization processes: as quiet D, E and F regions and as disturbed D, E and F regions when there is a disturbed sun (sunspot magma). Representative research techniques are characterized: all-sky camera, auroral spectroscopy, ionosonde, riometer, VHF forward scatter, auroral radar, whistlers, balloons and rockets. Some of the research problems are: the magnetospheric model, auroral theory, and the polar substorm. Programs needed include routine recording, a polar meridian net and experiments utilizing satellites and rockets, all of which can use support of the Naval Arctic Research Laboratory at Barrow, Alaska.

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Publié-e

1969-01-01