| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10701462 | Icarus | 2012 | 18 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We have analyzed nearly all the MGS RO profile shapes and peak altitudes. ⺠We assign each RO profile to 1-4 types, and find a solar cycle variation for 2 types. ⺠We fit the peak densities versus ln(eff sec Ï) and find non-Chapman behavior. ⺠We find that the E region peaks decreases in altitude with increasing F10.7. ⺠We analyze “data” from our numerical models and find non-Chapman behavior. ⺠We infer that the underlying thermosphere in the terminator region changes rapidly.
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Authors
Jane L. Fox, Andrew J. Weber,