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Analytical functions to describe the lower topside in the electron density profiles and comparisons with IK-19 data

  • 1. Universita degli Studi di Trieste, Dipartimento di Fisica, Trieste (Italy)

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We analyzed some 1-layer topside functions (namely Epstein, Chapman with α=0.5 and α=1.0 and NeQuick's topside) often used in electron density models of the Ionosphere, in comparison with experimental data of 7138 profiles provided by the InterKosmos 19 satellite onboard sounder. Regardless of the physical aspects and considering only the analytical ones (derivative, inflection point, scale parameter) we investigated the requirements for a suitable function in order to better model the lowest part of the topside, towards a possible improved version of the NeQuick's topside. (author)

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Proceedings of the IRI Task Force Activity 2002. 1. ed

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ISBN
92-95003-18-7
Imprint Title
Proceedings of the IRI Task Force Activity 2002. 1. ed
Imprint Pagination
193 p.
Journal Page Range
p. 99-103
Report number
IC/IR--2003/3

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International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
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International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
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34085903
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
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Numerical Data
Descriptors DEI
ANALYTIC FUNCTIONS; COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS; ELECTRON DENSITY; EXPERIMENTAL DATA; F2 LAYER; INTERKOSMOS SATELLITES; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; THEORETICAL DATA
Descriptors DEC
DATA; EARTH ATMOSPHERE; EVALUATION; F REGION; FUNCTIONS; INFORMATION; IONOSPHERE; NUMERICAL DATA; SATELLITES

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6 figs