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Schlesier et al. 1997

Schlesier, A., Mishin, E. and Schlegel, K. (1997). “Non-collisional” ionization and temperature layers in the auroral E/F₁ layer: EISCAT observations. Geophysical Research Letters 24: doi: 10.1029/97GL01178. issn: 0094-8276.

EISCAT observations of thin layers of enhanced ionization and elevated electron temperature during auroral precipitations, similar to the phenomenon of the 'Enhanced Aurora', are presented and described. Being well narrower than those predicted by the conventional collisional approach, the layers are likely caused by plasma turbulence generated by precipitating electrons and field-aligned currents in the altitude range 110--170 km. The results are in a qualitative agreement with the model of the plasma turbulence layer which takes the influence of collisions upon the beam-plasma interaction into account.¿ 1997 American Geophysical Union

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Keywords
Ionosphere, Plasma waves and instabilities, Ionosphere, Auroral ionosphere, Ionosphere, Ionospheric disturbances, Ionosphere, Ionospheric irregularities

Journal
Geophysical Research Letters
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