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Zahn, U.v., Köhnlein, W., Fricke, K.H., Laux, U., Trinks, H. and Volland, H. (1977). ESRO 4 Model of Global Thermospheric Composition and Temperatures During Times of Low Solar Activity. Geophysical Research Letters 4: doi: 10.1029/GL004i001p00033. issn: 0094-8276. |
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We present an empirical model of global exospheric temperatures and densities of neutral constituents, based on data from 228 geomagnetically quiet days during the operation of the Esro 4 gas analyzer (mean Ap=7). By means of an expansion in spherical harmonics he model infers exospheric temperatures from both the measured N2 and Ar densities. O and He densities are presented as extrapolated density distributions at 120 km altitude. The Esro 4 model complements the similar Ogo 6 mass spectrometer model with observations at considerably lower altitudes (240-320 km) and lower levels of solar activity (F10.7=92). Inferred exospheric temperatures are typically 5-9% below Ogo 6 model values for F10.7=120. |
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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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