Accession Number:

ADA137356

Title:

Unified Theory of the Power Spectrum of Long Wavelength Ionospheric Electron Density Irregularities.

Descriptive Note:

Memorandum rept.,

Corporate Author:

NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

• Sudan,R. N.
• Keskinen,M. J.

Report Date:

1984-01-09

Pagination or Media Count:

27.0

Abstract:

An extension of the Kolmogorov theory of fluid turbulence is used to develop a unified treatment of the power spectrum of long wavelength electron density structures and irregularities in the equatorial and high latitude ionosphere. Favorable comparison is made among theory, experimental observations, and numerical simulations. Author

Descriptors:

• *Ionospheric disturbances
• *Plasmas(Physics)
• *Power spectra
• Turbulent flow
• Long wavelengths
• Stability
• Electron density
• Experimental data
• Mathematical models

Subject Categories:

• Atmospheric Physics
• Plasma Physics and Magnetohydrodynamics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE