1. Auroral Ion Upflows : Sources, High Altitude Dynamics, and Neutral Wind Effects
- Author
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Burleigh, Meghan R., Burleigh, Meghan R., Burleigh, Meghan R., and Burleigh, Meghan R.
- Subjects
- Ionosphere Observations., Auroras., Space environment Research., Upper atmosphere., Plasma (Ionized gases), Gas dynamics., Ionosphère Observations., Aurores., Environnement spatial Recherche., Haute atmosphère., Plasma (Gaz ionisés), Dynamique des gaz., Auroras, Gas dynamics, Ionosphere, Plasma (Ionized gases), Space environment Research, Upper atmosphere
- Abstract
"Large updwellings of thermal plasma are commonly observed in the high-latitude, topside ionosphere. These auroral ion upflows have a range of potential sources including frictional heating, electron precipitation, neutral winds, and higher-altitude density cavities. The unique signatures and detailed evolution of these upflows are examined through the use of Incoherent Scatter Radar data and a sophisticated ionospheric fluid model ..."--Leaf iv.
- Published
- 2024