Abstract
The convective ionospheric storm (CIS) is a naturally occurring process in the earth's ionosphere over the magnetic equator that can have deleterious consequences on satellite navigation and communication systems. By making low-elevation optical observations from Haleakala, Hawaii, the two-dimensional structure (2-D) (altitude versus longitude) can be made. We present observations from April 30, 2003 that clearly show the development phase of the CIS and compare them to a nonlinear simulation of the instability process. Through long-term observations of this type, we will collect a database that will be used to help unravel some of the outstanding questions associated with this fascinating phenomenon.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 502-503 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 2 I |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2005 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- CIS
- F layer
- Ionosphere
- Optical emission
- Plasma instability
- Storm
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nuclear and High Energy Physics
- Condensed Matter Physics