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On the spectrum of mid-latitude sporadic-E irregularities |
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Yu. V. Kyzyurov |
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Englisch
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0992-7689
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In: Annales Geophysicae ; 18, no. 10 ; Nr. 18, no. 10, S.1283-1292 |
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250014078
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Publikation (Nr.) |
copernicus.org/angeo-18-1283-2000.pdf |
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Zusammenfassung |
We discuss the creation of mid-latitude
sporadic-E plasma irregularities (with length-scales smaller than
sporadic layer thickness) by the neutral atmosphere turbulence. Using fluid
equations, the relation between plasma density fluctuations and the velocity
field of neutrals is derived. After a brief discussion of the relevant neutral
turbulence, the analytical expression for the power spectrum of plasma
irregularities is obtained. This expression allows a power-law type of
experimental irregularity spectra (the spectral index depends on sporadic-E
characteristics) and possible departures in detail of the irregularity spectra
from the power-law form to be explained. In addition, it allows us to make
estimates of length-scales at which such departures must occur.
Key words: Ionosphere (ionospheric irregularities;
mid-latitude ionosphere) – Space plasma physics (turbulence) |
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