Influence of Solar Rotation Influence on Ionospheric/Thermospheric Parameters: Modeling and Observations for Case Studies

M. V. Klimenko, K. G. Ratovsky, D. Themens, A. S. Yasukevich, V. V. Klimenko

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Abstract

We investigated the effect of 27 day solar rotation on the thermosphere-ionosphere system at different latitudes using both model results and multi-instrumental observation data. Considered ionospheric stations (ionosondes, GPS receivers, ISR radars) were located from the middle to high latitudes in Northern hemisphere. We analyzed also TIMED/GUVI variations of the O/N2 ratio in the thermosphere. Three different temporal periods were considered: December 2012-January 2013; January 2014; June - July 2014. The Global Self-consistent Model of the Thermosphere, Ionosphere, and Protonosphere (GSM TIP) were used for interpretation of coupled processes in the thermosphere-ionosphere system during one solar rotation cycle. There is a distinct response of daytime ionospheric electron density to the 27-day variation in solar flux (F10.7). Using comparative and correlative analysis we revealed a delay in variation of modeled daytime critical frequency (foF2) and total electron content (TEC) with respect to F10.7 variation. According to model results variations in O/N2 ratio seems to be the main possible mechanism for this delay. Some model/data disagreement was discussed in context of importance of atmosphere-ionosphere coupling and geomagnetic control of ionospheric variability. Seasonal changes and difference between 27-day variation in foF2 and TEC were discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2019 PhotonIcs and Electromagnetics Research Symposium - Spring, PIERS-Spring 2019 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages3469-3473
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781728134031
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2019
Event2019 PhotonIcs and Electromagnetics Research Symposium - Spring, PIERS-Spring 2019 - Rome, Italy
Duration: 17 Jun 201920 Jun 2019

Publication series

NameProgress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium
Volume2019-June
ISSN (Print)1559-9450
ISSN (Electronic)1931-7360

Conference

Conference2019 PhotonIcs and Electromagnetics Research Symposium - Spring, PIERS-Spring 2019
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityRome
Period17/06/1920/06/19

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

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