Ionospheric drift measurements in the auroral zone

Authors

• Jerry L. Kisabeth

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Description

An investigation of the apparent horizontal ionospheric drifts in the ’90 km’ region and the E-region is presented. The investigation was made using the spaced-receiver method with a frequency of 3.321 MHz at College, Alaska. The structure and random characteristics of the ionospheric irregularities are described. A comparison between the two different levels shows noticeable differences of these properties. A comparison between the ’90 km’ drift measurements and meteor winds, also obtained at College, is presented. Individual wind and drift measurements were very difficult to compare, because of the lack of meteor events. Instead, average winds and drifts were used for the comparison. The results show that during magnetically quiet periods, the comparison is good, whereas during periods of increased magnetic activity the comparison is poor. Periodic fading events observed at College are also discussed.

Publication Date

2-17-1970

Keywords

Ionosphere, Auroras

Recommended Citation

Kisabeth, Jerry L., "Ionospheric drift measurements in the auroral zone" (1970). GI Reports. 187.
https://scholarworks.alaska.edu/uaf_gi_reports/187

Handle

http://hdl.handle.net/11122/15632