Published June 1, 1974 | Version v1
Journal article

Observations of neutral winds in the auroral E region during the magnetospheric storm of August 3-9, 1972

  • 1. Department of Applied Physics and Information Science, University of California, San Diego La Jolla, California 92037

Description

Auroral zone E-region neutral winds have been derived from simultaneous measurements of ion drift velocities in different altitudes by the incoherent radar facility at Chatanika, Alaska, on a quiet day before and during the great magnetospheric storm of Aug. 3-9, 1972. The neutral wind expected for a day-night pressure asymmetry appears to be strongly opposed by ion drag and local pressure gradients in the auroral oval.

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Geophysical Research
Journal Volume
79
Journal Issue
16
Series
J. Geophys. Res.
Journal Page Range
2448-2456
ISSN
0148-0227

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
6157870
Subject category
S58: GEOSCIENCES;
Descriptors DEI
AURORAE; E REGION; ELECTRIC FIELDS; ION DRIFT; MAGNETIC STORMS; VELOCITY
Descriptors DEC
EARTH ATMOSPHERE; IONOSPHERE

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