Observational evidence for new instabilities in the midlatitude <i>E</i> and <i>F</i> region

Hysell, David L.; Larsen, Miguel; Sulzer, Michael

doi:https://doi.org/10.5194/angeo-34-927-2016

Articles | Volume 34, issue 11

https://doi.org/10.5194/angeo-34-927-2016

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The 14th International Symposium on Equatorial Aeronomy

https://doi.org/10.5194/angeo-34-927-2016

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03 Nov 2016

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Observational evidence for new instabilities in the midlatitude E and F region

David L. Hysell, Miguel Larsen, and Michael Sulzer

Data sets

NSF Madrigal Database Haystack Observatory http://madrigal.haystack.mit.edu/madrigal/

Short summary

Radar observations of the E- and F-region ionosphere from the Arecibo Observatory made during moderately disturbed conditions are presented. Plasma irregularities in both ionospheric regions were observed. We investigate the role of neutral atmospheric dynamics and instabilities in causing the ionospheric disturbances. A number of viable instability mechanisms rooted in neutral dynamics are identified.