Abstract Using daytime numerical ionospheric profiles from W. Becker's mid-latitude collection, the geometric parameters of 3 or 4 LAY-functions were determined by best fit while all amplitudes were redetermined step by step with a least squares criterion. It appeared that the transition height and scale of the main function are interrelated while all other geometric parameters are independent. Median values for a spring and a summer period are found, and relations with the peak altitude and half-density thickness of the input profile are established.


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    Title :

    Determining electron density profiles for the middle ionosphere


    Contributors:
    Rawer, K. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1985-01-01


    Size :

    7 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English