Highlights Variability of 630.0 nm dayglow emission during CEJ events has been discussed. The 630.0 nm dayglow shows enhancement followed by an unusual depletion during CEJ. This has been investigated using collocated observations and modelling simulations. The modified plasma fountain during the CEJ can explain the observed variability.

    Abstract This study presents the response of thermospheric O1D 630.0 nm dayglow emission to the variability associated with equatorial Counter Electrojet (CEJ) events. The analysis based on the data from a meridian scanning Dayglow Photometer, Digital Ionosonde and Proton Precession Magnetometer over Trivandrum (8.5°N, 77°E, 0.5°dip lat.), indicates that the O1D 630.0 nm emission behave distinctly different during the CEJ events compared to that on normal days. It has been observed that O1D 630.0 nm emission shows enhancement during the negative excursion of the ΔH, followed by an unusual depletion during the peak CEJ time. The observed variability was found to be more pronounced in a latitudinal region of ±3° centered at around the dip equator. In addition, the emission intensities also exhibit the presence of enhanced short period oscillations of periodicity 20–30 min during the CEJ events. Analysis of the data from the collocated ionosonde revealed that the F-region electron density showed enhancement during the early phase of the CEJ and a decrease during the peak CEJ. Further, the simulation studies using a Quasi 2 dimensional ionospheric model showed that the modified plasma fountain during the CEJ can alter the plasma density at the emission centroid. The study reveals a strong dynamical coupling between the E and F-region of the dip equatorial ionosphere.


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    Titel :

    On the behavior of thermospheric O1D 630.0 nm dayglow emission during counter electrojet events


    Beteiligte:
    Vineeth, C. (Autor:in) / Ambili, K.M. (Autor:in) / Pant, T.K. (Autor:in)

    Erschienen in:

    Advances in Space Research ; 71 , 1 ; 115-128


    Erscheinungsdatum :

    2022-08-18


    Format / Umfang :

    14 pages




    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)


    Format :

    Elektronische Ressource


    Sprache :

    Englisch