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HF Doppler Radar Observations of Geomagnetic Pulsations
Fišer, Jiří ; Chum, Jaroslav
Geomagnetic pulsations interact with the ionosphere, which influences the propagation properties of high frequency (HF) radio waves. In this work we present results of an experimental study focused on investigation of relations between the geomagnetic pulsations observed on the ground and the Doppler frequency shift oscillations observed remotely in the ionosphere by a Doppler sounding system in the Czech Republic. We study mainly the dependence of phase shift between them on various parameters.
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Scaling Analysis Applied to Ionospheric, Solar and Geomagnetic Data
Mošna, Zbyšek ; Koucká Knížová, Petra
Scaling analysis based on structure function zeta(q) computed using wavelet analysis and spectrum D(h) is used to study possible connection of ionospheric system with the solar and geomagnetic activity. Data from six ionospheric stations (critical frequency foF2), solar flux F10.7 and geomagnetic indices AE, Kp and Dst are used. Data of foF2 show scale invariance in the period range 2–32 day. Scaling properties of ionospheric data show strong dependence on geomagnetic latitude of the station. Similar distribution of values of scaling exponents h for ionospheric and geomagnetic activity AE and Kp suggests connection between these systems. Values of h for foF2 and F10.7 have different distribution which suggests weak connection between these systems at chosen periods.
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Total Electron Content Measurement Using Digisonde and GNSS
Kouba, Daniel ; Šauli, Petra
The digital pulse ionospheric sounder (Digisonde) of the University of Massachusetts Lowell has been operated in Pruhonice (geographic coordinates 50.0N, 14.6E) since 2004 for ionospheric study. Earlier, KEL Aerospace and ISP-42 ionosondes had also been operated. Hence, there is a long archive of bottomside ionospheric records for a period of about sixty years. In 2009, Topcon NET-G3 triple frequency Global Navigation Satellite System receiver will also be installed at the station, collocated with the Digisonde. GNSS receivers are becoming recognized as another source for ionospheric information. This year, the upgrade of Digisonde DPS-4 to model DPS-4D also will be realized. This new type will provide a much wider usage and expands the possibilities of our research. The GNSS and Digisonde measurements jointly will bring new improvements to the models of electron density profiles.
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Analýza kritických frekvencí v ionosféře
Mošna, Zbyšek ; Šauli, Petra ; Santolík, Ondřej
Ionosphere is a highly variable system. The most used way how to describe the state of ionosphere is to deal with the critical frequencies which directly reflect the maximum electron concentration in an ionospheric layer. Ionosphere, like many natural systems, exhibits scaling properties. In this paper, we show results of the scaling analysis of ionospheric data from Pruhonice observatory, geomagnetic, and solar flux data from 1957-2005.
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Scale invariance in the ionosphere
Šauli, Petra ; Abry, P. ; Cosson, X. ; Roux, S.
Scaling invariance domains represent domains where no preferential period of oscillation exists. Scaling laws always reveal an important property of the analysed system: self-similarity or multifractality. The observed ground-based and satellite ionospheric time series contain a mix of fluctuations of different physical origin (solar, geomagnetic, neutral atmosphere variability etc.). Description based on scaling features can be applied in the solar wind-magnetosphere-ionosphere interaction studies for further comparison of basic characteristics of intermittent fluctuations in solar wind, magnetosphere and ionosphere systems. Finding the similar scaling features of the solar and geomagnetic data in the ionospheric response might be a signature of common nature of the observed fluctuations. A comprehensive understanding of the scaling properties of the ionospheric indices has relevance for the predictability of the behaviour of the ionosphere within specified time range.
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