COSPAR: Methods of Measurements and Results of Lower Ionosphere Structure

Proceedings of the Symposium held in Constance, F.R.G. 23–26 May 1973

K. Rawer

• Publisher: De Gruyter
• Year: 1974
• eBook ISBN: 9783112748077
• Edition: 0
• Topic: Physical Sciences

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Table of contents

• PREFACE
• Contents List
• Electron Density Profiles
• Ionospheric Profiles up to 160 km: A Review of Techniques and Profiles
• Definition and Use of Collision Frequencies
• Tentative E Region Empirical Electron Density Profiles
• Electron Density Profiles from Ionograms: Comparisons with Rocket Profiles
• Downward Transport of Night-time Es Layers into the Lower E Region at Arecibo (abstract only)
• Construction of D Region Electron Density Profiles by combined use of Groundbased Reflection and Satellite-based Transmission Measuremen
• Mean D Region Electron Density Profiles derived by Combination of Rocket and Radio Wave Propagation Data
• Average Night-time Electron Density Profiles between 87 and 115 km derived from Absorption Measurements at 10 Fixed Frequencies from 250 to 1000 kHz at Tsumeb (19° S) (abstract only)
• Electron-Density Profiles obtained from MF Sounding near the Southern Tropic
• Conclusions from Propagation Experiments
• On the Interpretation of CW Propagation Data for Long Radio Waves
• Determination of D-Region Electron-Density Distributions from Radio Propagation Data (abstract only)
• Results obtained from Rocket-borne Field Strength Measurements
• The use of VLF Propagation Measurements for Studies of Magnetospherio and Meteorological Influences on the Lower Ionospher
• Checking Models of the Lower Ionosphere with Experimental Data on Schumann Resonances
• VLF Pulse Ionosounder Measurements of the Reflection Properties of the Lower Ionosphere
• Multi-frequency Long-wave Vertical Sounding of the Lower Ionosphere
• A Partial Reflection Experiment System (abstract only)
• Recent Work on the Analysis of Partial Reflection Data (abstract only)
• Variations in Lower Ionosphere Electron Densities
• The Temporal and Geographical Variations of D-Region Electron Concentrations
• Comparison of Electron Density Profiles in the Lower Ionosphere at Equator and Mid-Latitudes
• Equatorial D-Region Investigations
• D Region during Solar Eclipses
• Atomic Hydrogen and Water Vapour in the Lower Arctic Thermosphere during a Geomagnetic Storm and PC A Event
• Soft Electron Fluxes in the Lower Ionosphere at Medium and Low Latitudes (abstract only)
• Energetic Electron Precipitation as a Source of Ionization in the Night-time D Region over the Mid-Latitude Rocket Range, South Uist (abstract only)
• Direct Measurements in the Lower Ionosphere
• Ion and Neutral Composition Measurements in the Lower Ionosphere
• Positive Ions in the Mesosphere
• New Aspects in Lower Ionosphere Positive Cluster Ion Composition: Results from an Improved Mass Spectrometer Probe Experiment (abstract only)
• Cluster Ions in the Stratosphere: A Mass Spectrometric Measurement (abstract only)
• Ion Composition Measurements at Altitudes 100—180 km in 1972
• Meteoric Ions in the D and E Regions
• Mass Spectrometric Investigations of the Night-time Polar Ionospheric Structure
• Some Features of the Equatorial D Region as revealed by the Langmuir Probe Experiments conducted at Thu
• Rocket Measurements with Variable Frequency Impedance Probe at the Magnetic Equator
• Rocket Measurements of Electron Density and Electron Temperature at Sunset
• Positive Ion Composition in the Lower Ionosphere during the Geminid Meteor Shower and the occurrence of a Winter Anomaly
• Neutral Temperature Measurements between 85 and 100 km by Laser Sounding from the Ground
• Winter Anomaly and Flare Effects
• Some Results obtained from the European Cooperation concerning Studies of the Winter Anomaly in Ionospheric Absorption
• A Note concerning Duration and Intensity of the Winter Anomaly in Ionospheric Absorption
• Spatial Extent of the Winter Anomaly in Absorption
• Shipborne Observations of the Southern Boundary of the Winter Anomaly in Ionospheric Absorption
• The Use of LF A3 Absorption Measurements in studying the Winter Anomaly
• Solar Lyman Alpha Control of the A3 Ionospheric Absorption on 2775 kHz
• VLF Phase Variations associated with H F Anomalous Winter Absorptions (abstract only)
• Experimental Results of Radio Wave Absorption Measurements in Southwest Europe
• In situ Measurements of Electron Concentration, Neutral Wind and Air Pressure compared with the Winter Anomaly
• D Region Electron Density Variations during Winter 1972—73
• Local Fluctuations and Waves
• Radar Measurements of Gravity Waves in the Lower Ionosphere
• Velocity of the Reflection Points reveals Structure and Motions in the Ionosphere
• Evidence and Characteristics of Internal and Planetary Waves within the D Region Plasma
• Meteor Radar Study of Tides in the 80 to 100 km Altitude Range
• Meteor Radar Observation of Long Period Waves in the 80 to 100 km Altitude Range (abstract only)
• Cross-field Instability as a Mechanism for Equatorial E Region Irregularities
• Latitudinal and Temporal Variability of Temperature in the Lower Thermosphere (abstract only)
• Drift Measurement with Spectral Analysis during Periods of Chemical Releases into the Ionosphere
• Results of Simultaneous Wind Velocity Profile Measurement in the Lower Thermosphere by the Meteor Radar and Rocket Methods
• Evidence of Frontal Structures in Non-blanketing Sporadic E Layers
• Ionospheric Drift Measurements (abstract only)
• Kinesonde Studies of Cesium Ion Clouds in the E Region
• First Measurements of Electron Temperature in the D Region with a Symmetric Double Probe (abstract only)
• High-Latitude Noctilucent Cloud and Sodium Layers near the Mesopause
• Temperature Determination of the Upper Atmosphere by the Low-Level Detection of Artificial Luminous Cloud Radiation
• Discussion Summary
• Open and Resolved Problems concerning the Establishing of Profiles through the Lower Ionosphere
• Papers presented at the Symposium which are published elsewhere
• INDEX OF AUTHORS