Ionospheric equivalent slab thickness and its modeling applications
- 1 March 1991
- journal article
- Published by American Geophysical Union (AGU) in Radio Science
- Vol. 26 (2) , 429-438
- https://doi.org/10.1029/90rs02624
Abstract
A data base of equivalent slab thickness observations covering nearly two complete solar cycles has been obtained at a mid‐latitude site (Hamilton, Massachusetts). The mean variations are described both qualitatively, in terms of changes to profile shapes, and quantitatively, in terms of a simple numerical model. A number of currently available ionospheric models have also been used to predict values of slab thickness (τ = total electron content/Nmax) over Hamilton, Massachusetts, and comparisons of these values with those observed provided validation of the models. Adjustments to the model profiles were suggested in a couple of cases.Keywords
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