CEDAR: Dynamics and Composition of Intermediate Plasma Layers in the Lower Thermosphere

CEDAR：低热层中间等离子体层的动力学和组成

• 批准号: 9203372
• 负责人: Kent Miller
• 金额: $ 13.58万
• 依托单位: Utah State University
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Continuing Grant
• 财政年份: 1992
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 1992-08-01 至 1996-01-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=9203372&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: CEDAR; Dynamics; Composition; Intermediate; Plasma

This proposal requests support to study the composition and dynamics of intermediate layers. The PIs will measure these layers using incoherent scatter radar, optical techniques, and HF Radar sounders. Two opposing models of intermediate layers will be evaluated to determine their composition. Secondly, the PIs will focus on the tidal control of the low-altitude limit of the layer. The study's aim is to increase capability in modeling the valley region between E and F regions in the ionosphere through a greater understanding of ionization sources and tidal control of the descending plasma layers.

该提案请求支持研究中间层的组成和动力学。 PI 将使用非相干散射雷达、光学技术和高频雷达探测器来测量这些层。 将评估两个相反的中间层模型以确定它们的组成。 其次，PI将重点关注该层低空界限的潮汐控制。 该研究的目的是通过更好地了解电离源和下降等离子体层的潮汐控制，提高对电离层 E 和 F 区域之间的山谷区域进行建模的能力。