Multi-satellite Observations of Ionospheric and Field-aligned Currents in the Polar Ionosphere.
Abstract
Traditionally field-aligned currents in the polar region have been studied using data from only a single satellite but on a statistical basis. Some aspects can however only be investigated by the multi-satellite approach. We review recent work on multi-satellite observations of ionospheric and field-aligned currents in the polar region, discussing the advantages of the multi-satellite approach over a single satellite investigation. The validity of the assumptions normally applied in the single satellite approach is investigated, as well as the possibility to separate the effect of field-aligned and horizontal ionospheric currents in the satellite data.
- Publication:
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AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts
- Pub Date:
- December 2004
- Bibcode:
- 2004AGUFMGP33A..03V
- Keywords:
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- 2409 Current systems (2708);
- 2708 Current systems (2409)