A modified CTIP model and comparisons with DMSP satellite data

The coupled thermosphere-ionosphere-plasmasphere (CTIP) model is a three-dimensional model that solves equations of continuity, momentum and energy balance to calculate ion and electron concentrations, temperatures and field-aligned velocities. The University of Sheffield version of the CTIP model h...

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Published in:Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series A: Mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences physical, and engineering sciences, 2003-01, Vol.361 (1802), p.139-142
Main Authors: Wilford, Christopher R., Moffett, R. J., Rees, Julia M., Heelis, Roderick A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Artificial satellites
Atmospheric models
Continuity equations
Defense Meteorological Satellite Program Dmsp
Earth ionosphere
Helium
Helium Ions
Ionosphere
Ions
Mathematical models
Modelling
Neutral gases
Photoionization
Topic B: Sun-Earth Connections and the Space Environment
Upper atmosphere
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Summary:The coupled thermosphere-ionosphere-plasmasphere (CTIP) model is a three-dimensional model that solves equations of continuity, momentum and energy balance to calculate ion and electron concentrations, temperatures and field-aligned velocities. The University of Sheffield version of the CTIP model has been modified in order to include a third atomic ion, He+. Data from the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) are used to compare and validate the results from the modified CTIP model. The modified CTIP model is shown to reproduce He+ distributions as seen in the data.
ISSN:1364-503X
1471-2962
DOI:10.1098/rsta.2002.1116