Wavelet-Based Multifractal Analysis of DEMETER Satellite Data Before the L’Aquila Earthquake of 2009

The main goal of this paper is to demonstrate the multifractal behavior of the ionospheric plasma signals recorded by the ISL instrument installed onboard of the DEMETER satellite before the L’Aquila earthquake of 2009. Multifractal analysis is performed using the so-called the wavelet transform mod...

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Published in:Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering 2016-06, Vol.41 (6), p.2295-2303
Main Authors: Ouadfeul, Sid-Ali, Tourtchine, Victor, Aliouane, Leila
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Earthquake engineering
Earthquakes
Engineering
Fractal analysis
Humanities and Social Sciences
Ionospheric disturbances
multidisciplinary
Onboard
Research Article - Earth Sciences
Satellite observation
Satellite-borne instruments
Science
Wavelet transforms
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Summary:The main goal of this paper is to demonstrate the multifractal behavior of the ionospheric plasma signals recorded by the ISL instrument installed onboard of the DEMETER satellite before the L’Aquila earthquake of 2009. Multifractal analysis is performed using the so-called the wavelet transform modulus maxima lines (WTMM) method. Signals to be analyzed are: density of electrons and ions, temperature of electrons, and the potential of the plasma. WTMM analysis of the data recorded during April 4, 2009 which recognizes many ionospheric disturbances before the L’Aquila earthquake clearly shows the multifractal behavior of the ionosphere plasma physical response. WTMM analysis of data recorded by the DEMETER satellite two months after the L’Aquila earthquake main shock shows the monofractal behavior of the plasma response.
ISSN:1319-8025
2191-4281
DOI:10.1007/s13369-015-1938-9