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Ogawa, T., Sekito, N., Nozaki, K. and Yamamoto, M. (1998). Height comparison of midlatitude E region field-aligned irregularities and sporadic E Layer. Geophysical Research Letters 25: doi: 10.1029/98GL00864. issn: 0094-8276. |
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We present for the first time detailed comparison of heights of MU radar field-aligned echoes and sporadic E (Es) layer by applying an FM-CW sounding technique for observing Es virtual height with high spatial (750 m) and time (one minute) resolutions. The production of typical, discrete quasi-periodic (QP) radar echoes appearing after sunset is closely related to the oscillation of Es height, supporting a theory of the QP echo generation. No Es height oscillations, however, were observed for the QP echoes appearing around midnight. Continuous radar echoes appearing after sunrise are located at 90--100 km heights that are lower than the Es heights (≥100 km), suggesting that a new mechanism other than the gradient-drift plasma instability is necessary for producing these morning continuous echoes. ¿ 1998 American Geophysical Union |
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Keywords
Ionosphere, Ionospheric dynamics, Ionosphere, Ionospheric irregularities, Ionosphere, Midlatitude ionosphere, Ionosphere, Plasma waves and instabilities |
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American Geophysical Union 2000 Florida Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20009-1277 USA 1-202-462-6900 1-202-328-0566 service@agu.org |
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