Imaging of ionospheric density structures and plasma drifts using artificial illumination by high-power radio waves

Artificial aurora from energetic electron fluxes may be generated by powerful radio waves beamed into the ionosphere. This radio induced aurora (RIA) provides optical diagnostics for measurements of field aligned irregularities, artificial plasma cavities, and plasma drifts in the E and F layer iono...

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Published in:IEEE transactions on plasma science 2005-04, Vol.33 (2), p.504-505
Main Authors: Bernhardt, P.A., Selcher, C.A., Siefring, C.L., Gerken, E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Atmosphere
Atmospheric measurements
Electron beams
Ionosphere
Lighting
Optical imaging
Optical measuring instruments
Optical sensors
Plasma
Plasma density
Plasma diagnostics
Plasma measurements
Plasma waves
Radio frequency
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Summary:Artificial aurora from energetic electron fluxes may be generated by powerful radio waves beamed into the ionosphere. This radio induced aurora (RIA) provides optical diagnostics for measurements of field aligned irregularities, artificial plasma cavities, and plasma drifts in the E and F layer ionosphere. High-power radio waves coupled with low-light-level optical sensors provide unique measurements of the upper atmosphere.
ISSN:0093-3813
1939-9375
DOI:10.1109/TPS.2005.845917