Deviations from model predictions in measured electron density profiles for low latitudes: A critique

In situ electron density profiles obtained from equatorial stations in Brazil using conventional Langmuir probes and High Frequency Capacitance probes are compared with IRI predictions in the light of the spectral distribution of the plasma density irregularities observed. Plasma instability mechani...

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Main Authors: E. R. de Paula, M.A. Abdu, L. P. Vieira, P. Muralikrishna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Instituto de Geofísica 2004-06-01
Series:Geofísica Internacional
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Online Access:http://www.geofisica.unam.mx/unid_apoyo/editorial/publicaciones/investigacion/geofisica_internacional/anteriores/2004/02/Muralikrishna2.pdf