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2021 |
Equatorial Ionospheric Electrodynamics The low-latitude ionosphere is one of the most dynamic regions of the Earth s upper atmosphere. The morphology of this region is controlled by radiative and coupled chemical, neutral, and plasma transport processes. Equatorial electrodynamics plays a fundamental role on the low-latitude plasma density, total electron content (TEC), and plasma structures and waves extending from the E-region to the protonosphere. Ground-based and satellite measurements over the last six decades determined the climatology of quiet- and storm-time equatorial electrodynamic processes. Extensive theoretical and numerical simulations, particularly in the last two decades, investigated the main electrodynamic driving mechanisms. These combined studies have led to major advances in the understanding of the short-term variability of equatorial electrodynamics, which is essential for the accurate forecast of low-latitude ionospheric weather, and its effects on ground- and space-based technological systems. In this work, we review the main properties of low-latitude electrodynamics, focusing on recent results of the equatorial ambient plasma drifts, which are the main drivers of low-latitude ionospheric weather. We also briefly mention some outstanding questions and suggest possible future directions for their more complete understanding. Published by: Published on: YEAR: 2021   DOI: 10.1002/9781119815617.ch9 total electron content; equatorial ionospheric electrodynamics; low-latitude plasma density; quiet-time equatorial plasma drifts; storm-time equatorial electric fields |
2016 |
We studied the response of the ionosphere (F region) in the Brazilian sector during extreme space weather event of 17 March 2015 using a large network of 102 GPS- total electron content (TEC) stations. It is observed that the vertical total electron content (VTEC) was severely disturbed during the storm main and recovery phases. A wavelike oscillation with three peaks was observed in the TEC diurnal variation from equator to low latitudes during the storm main phase on 17\textendash18 March 2015. The latitudinal extent of the wavelike oscillation peaks decreased from the beginning of the main phase toward the recovery phase. The first peak extended from beyond 0\textdegreeS to 30\textdegreeS, the second occurred from 6\textdegreeS to 25\textdegreeS, whereas the third diurnal peaks was confined from 13\textdegreeS to 25\textdegreeS. In addition, a strong negative phase in VTEC variations was observed during the recovery phase on 18\textendash19 March 2015. This ionospheric negative phase was stronger at low latitudes than in the equatorial region. Also, two latitudinal chains of GPS-TEC stations from equatorial region to low latitudes in the east and west Brazilian sectors are used to investigate the storm time behavior of the equatorial ionization anomaly (EIA) in the east and west Brazilian sectors. We observed an anomalous behavior in EIA caused by the wavelike oscillations during the storm main phase on 17 March, and suppression of the EIA, resulting from the negative phase in VTEC, in the storm recovery phase. Fagundes, P.; Cardoso, F.; Fejer, B.; Venkatesh, K.; Ribeiro, B.; Pillat, V.; Published by: Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics Published on: 05/2016 YEAR: 2016   DOI: 10.1002/2015JA022214 |
Scale analysis of equatorial plasma irregularities derived from Swarm constellation In this study, we investigated the scale sizes of equatorial plasma irregularities (EPIs) using measurements from the Swarm satellites during its early mission and final constellation Xiong, Chao; Stolle, Claudia; Lühr, Hermann; Park, Jaeheung; Fejer, Bela; Kervalishvili, Guram; Published by: Earth, Planets and Space Published on: YEAR: 2016   DOI: 10.1186/s40623-016-0502-5 |
2011 |
The Storm Time Energy and Dynamics Explorers Swenson, C; Fish, CS; Crowley, G; Earle, GD; Anderson, BJ; Dyrud, LP; Carlson, HC; Erickson, PJ; Fejer, BG; Mertens, CJ; , others; Published by: Published on: |
2009 |
Overview and summary of the Spread F Experiment (SpreadFEx) We provide here an overview of, and a summary of results arising from, an extensive experimental campaign (the Spread F Experiment, or SpreadFEx) performed from September to November 2005, with primary measurements in Brazil. The motivation was to define the potential role of neutral atmosphere dynamics, specifically gravity wave motions propagating upward from the lower atmosphere, in seeding Rayleigh-Taylor instability (RTI) and plasma bubbles extending to higher altitudes. Campaign measurements focused on the Brazilian sector and included ground-based optical, radar, digisonde, and GPS measurements at a number of fixed and temporary sites. Related data on convection and plasma bubble structures were also collected by GOES 12, and the GUVI instrument aboard the TIMED satellite.\ Fritts, D.; Abdu, M.; Batista, B.; Batista, I.; Batista, P.; Buriti, R.; Clemesha, B.; Dautermann, T.; de Paula, E.; Fechine, B.; Fejer, B.; Gobbi, D.; Haase, J.; Kamalabadi, F.; Kherani, E.; Laughman, B.; Lima, P.; Liu, H.-L.; Medeiros, A.; Pautet, P.-D.; Riggin, D.; Rodrigues, F.; Sabbas, F.; Sobral, J.; Stamus, P.; Takahashi, H.; Taylor, M.; Vadas, S.; Vargas, F.; Wrasse, C.; Published by: Annales Geophysicae Published on: Jan-01-2009 YEAR: 2009   DOI: 10.5194/angeo-27-2141-2009 |
The Spread F Experiment (SpreadFEx): Program overview and first results Fritts, D.; Abdu, M.; Batista, B.; Batista, I.; Batista, P.; Buriti, R.; Clemesha, B.; Dautermann, T.; de Paula, E.; Fechine, B.; Fejer, B.; Gobbi, D.; Haase, J.; Kamalabadi, F.; Kherani, E.; Laughman, B.; Lima, J.; Liu, H.-L.; Medeiros, A.; Pautet, P.-D.; Riggin, D.; Rodrigues, F.; Sabbas, Sao; Sobral, J.; Stamus, P.; Takahasi, H.; Taylor, M.; Vadas, S.; Vargas, F.; Wrasse, C.; Published by: Earth Planets Space Published on: |
Relative effects of electric field and neutral wind on positive ionospheric storms The paper studies the relative importance of penetrating eastward electric field (PEEF) and direct effects of equatorward neutral wind in leading to positive ionospheric storms at low-mid Balan, N; Alleyne, H; Otsuka, Y; Lekshmi, Vijaya; Fejer, BG; McCrea, I; Published by: Earth, planets and space Published on: |
2008 |
The Spread F Experiment, or SpreadFEx, was performed from September to November 2005 to define the potential role of neutral atmosphere dynamics, primarily gravity waves propagating upward from the lower atmosphere, in seeding equatorial spread F (ESF) and plasma bubbles extending to higher altitudes. A description of the SpreadFEx campaign motivations, goals, instrumentation, and structure, and an overview of the results presented in this special issue, are provided by Fritts et al. (2008a). The various analyses of neutral atmosphere and ionosphere dynamics and structure described in this special issue provide enticing evidence of gravity waves arising from deep convection in plasma bubble seeding at the bottomside F layer. Our purpose here is to employ these results to estimate gravity wave characteristics at the bottomside F layer, and to assess their possible contributions to optimal seeding conditions for ESF and plasma instability growth rates. We also assess expected tidal influences on the environment in which plasma bubble seeding occurs, given their apparent large wind and temperature amplitudes at these altitudes. We conclude 1) that gravity waves can achieve large amplitudes at the bottomside F layer, 2) that tidal winds likely control the orientations of the gravity waves that attain the highest altitudes and have the greatest effects, 3) that the favored gravity wave orientations enhance most or all of the parameters influencing plasma instability growth rates, and 4) that gravity wave and tidal structures acting together have an even greater potential impact on plasma instability growth rates and plasma bubble seeding. Fritts, D.; Vadas, S.; Riggin, D.; Abdu, M.; Batista, I.; Takahashi, H.; Medeiros, A.; Kamalabadi, F.; Liu, H.-L.; Fejer, B.; Taylor, M.; Published by: Annales Geophysicae Published on: 10/2008 YEAR: 2008   DOI: 10.5194/angeo-26-3235-2008 |
F3 layer during penetration electric field The occurrence of an additional layer, called F3 layer, in the equatorial ionosphere at American, Indian, and Australian longitudes during the super double geomagnetic storm of 7–11 November 2004 is presented using observations and modeling. The observations show the occurrence, reoccurrence, and quick ascent to the topside ionosphere of unusually strong F3 layer in Australian longitude during the first super storm (8 November) and in Indian longitude during the second super storm (10 November), all with large reductions in peak electron density (Nmax) and total electron content (GPS-TEC). The unusual F3 layers can arise mainly from unusually strong fluctuations in the daytime vertical E × B drift as indicated by the observations and modeling in American longitude. The strongest upward E × B drift (or eastward prompt penetration electric field, PPEF) ever recorded (at Jicamarca) produces unusually strong F3 layer in the afternoon hours (≈1400–1600 LT) of PPEF, with large reductions in Nmax and TEC; the layer also reappears in the following evening (≈1700–1800 LT) owing to an unusually large downward drift. At night, when the drift is unusually upward and strong, the F region splits into two layers. Balan, N.; Thampi, S.; Lynn, K.; Otsuka, Y.; Alleyne, H.; Watanabe, S.; Abdu, M.; Fejer, B.; Published by: Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics Published on: YEAR: 2008   DOI: https://doi.org/10.1029/2008JA013206 |
2004 |
Studies in Equatorial Anomaly Morphology from 2002-03 GUVI Data Henderson, S; Fejer, B; Swenson, C; Published by: Published on: |
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