The non-storm time corrugated upper thermosphere: What is beyond MSIS?
Abstract |
<p>Observations in the recent decade have revealed many thermospheric density corrugations/perturbations under nonstorm conditions (<em>K</em><em>p</em> \< 2). They are generally not captured by empirical models like Mass Spectrometer Incoherent Scatter (MSIS) but are operationally important for long-term orbital evolution of Low Earth Orbiting satellites and theoretically for coupling processes in the atmosphere-ionosphere system. We review these density corrugations by classifying them into three types which are driven respectively by the lower atmosphere, ionosphere, and solar wind/magnetosphere. Model capabilities in capturing these features are discussed. A summary table of these corrugations is included to provide a quick guide on their magnitudes, occurring latitude, local time, and season.</p>
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Year of Publication |
2017
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Journal |
Space Weather
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Volume |
15
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Number of Pages |
746-760
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Date Published |
06/2017
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URL |
https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/2017SW001618
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DOI |
10.1002/swe.v15.610.1002/2017SW001618
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