scholarly journals The ionospheric response in the Brazilian sector during the super geomagnetic storm on 20 November 2003

2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 863-873 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Becker-Guedes ◽  
Y. Sahai ◽  
P. R. Fagundes ◽  
E. S. Espinoza ◽  
V. G. Pillat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Geomagnetic Storm ◽  
Recovery Phase ◽  
Peak Height ◽  
Electron Content ◽  
Total Electron ◽  
Equatorial Station ◽  
Ionospheric Response ◽  
F Region ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Ionospheric Sounding

Abstract. A very intense geomagnetic storm (superstorm) began with storm sudden commencement (SSC) at 08:03 UT on 20 November 2003, as a result of the coronal mass ejection (CME) by sunspot 484 hurled into space on 18 November 2003. The geomagnetic storm attained |Dst|max=472 nT at 20:00 UT (20 November). In this paper we present the simultaneous ionospheric sounding observations, using the Canadian Advanced Digital Ionosondes (CADIs), carried out from Palmas (PAL; 10.2° S, 48.2° W; dip latitude 5.5° S; a near equatorial station) and São José dos Campos (SJC; 23.2° S, 45.9° W; dip latitude 17.6° S; station located under the crest of equatorial ionospheric anomaly), Brazil. In addition, total electron content (TEC) measurements from several GPS receiving stations in the Brazilian sector during this storm are presented. The simultaneous ionospheric sounding observations carried out at SJC and PAL, and TEC observations on 3 consecutive days viz., 19 November (quiet), 20 November (disturbed) and 21 November (recovery phase) are presented. Salient features from the ionospheric observations in the Brazilian sector during the superstorm are discussed. The difference in the observed ionospheric response at the two stations (PAL and SJC) is considerable. This is not surprising given that PAL is close to the magnetic equator and SJC is near the crest of the equatorial ionospheric anomaly (EIA). It should be pointed out that soon after the SSC (about 4 h later), the F-region critical frequency (foF2), the F-region peak height (hpF2), and variations of virtual heights at different frequencies (iso-frequency plots) all show wavelike oscillations of the F-region during daytime at both the ionospheric sounding stations. Unusual rapid uplifting of F-region at PAL was observed during both the main and recovery phases of the storm.

An opposite response of the low-latitude ionosphere at Asian and American sectors during storm recovery phase: drivers from below and above

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chao Xiong ◽  
Hermann Luehr ◽  
Yosuke Yamazaki
Keyword(s):  
Geomagnetic Storms ◽  
Recovery Phase ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Lower Atmosphere ◽  
Electron Content ◽  
Early Recovery ◽  
Total Electron ◽  
Ionospheric Response ◽  
Swarm Satellites ◽  
Opposite Response

<p>The energy input from the solar wind and magnetosphere is thought to dominate the ionospheric response during geomagnetic storms. However, at the storm recovery phase, the role of forces from lower atmosphere could be as important as that from above. In this study, we focused on the geomagnetic storm happened on 6–11 September 2017. The ground-based total electron content (TEC) data as well as the F region in situ electron density measured by the Swarm satellites reveals that at low and equatorial latitudes the dayside ionosphere shows as prominent positive and negative responses at the Asian and American longitudinal sectors, respectively. The global distribution of thermospheric O/N2 ratio measured by global ultraviolet imager on board the TIMED satellite cannot well explain such longitudinally opposite response of the ionosphere. Comparison between the equatorial electrojet variations from stations at Huancayo in Peru and Davao in the Philippines suggests that the longitudinally opposite ionospheric response should be closely associated with the interplay of E region electrodynamics. By further applying nonmigrating tidal analysis to the ground‐based TEC data, we find that the diurnal tidal components, D0 and DW2, as well as the semidiurnal component SW1, are clearly enhanced over prestorm days and persist into the early recovery phase, indicating the possibility of lower atmospheric forcing contributing to the longitudinally opposite response of the ionosphere on 9–11 September 2017.</p>

scholarly journals Ionospheric effects on the F region during the sunrise for the annular solar eclipse over Taiwan on 21 May 2012

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (11) ◽  
pp. 1891-1898 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. J. Chuo
Keyword(s):  
Solar Eclipse ◽  
Peak Height ◽  
Scale Height ◽  
Rate Of Change ◽  
Slab Thickness ◽  
Electron Content ◽  
Total Electron ◽  
F Region ◽  
Northern Pacific ◽  
Annular Solar Eclipse

Abstract. On 21 May 2012 (20:56, Universal Time; UT, on 20 May), an annular solar eclipse occurred, beginning at sunrise over southeast China and moving through Japan, sweeping across the northern Pacific Ocean, and completing its passage over the western United States at sunset on 20 May 2012 (02:49 UT, 21 May). We investigated the eclipse area in Taiwan, using an ionosonde and global positioning system (GPS) satellite measurements. The measurements of foF2, hmF2, bottomside scale height around the peak height (Hm), and slab thickness (B0) were collected at the ionosonde station at Chung-Li Observatory. In addition, we calculated the total electron content (TEC) to study the differences inside and outside the eclipse area, using 3 receivers located at Marzhu (denoted as MATZ), Hsinchu (TNML), and Henchun (HENC). The results showed that the foF2 values gradually decreased when the annularity began and reached a minimum level of approximately 2.0 MHz at 06:30 LT. The hmF2 immediately decreased and then increased during the annular eclipse period. The TEC variations also appeared to deplete in the path of the eclipse and opposite the outside passing area. Further, the rate of change of the TEC values (dTEC / dt measured for 15 min) was examined to study the wave-like fluctuations. The scale height near the F2 layer peak height (Hm) also decreased and then increased during the eclipse period. To address the effects of the annular eclipse in the topside and bottomside ionosphere, this study provides a discussion of the variations between the topside and bottomside ionospheric parameters during the eclipse period.

scholarly journals Localized Increment and Decrement in the Total Electron Content of the Ionosphere as a Response to the April 20, 2018, Geomagnetic Storm

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Sotomayor-Beltran
Keyword(s):  
Total Electron Content ◽  
Geomagnetic Storm ◽  
Longitudinal Section ◽  
Recovery Phase ◽  
Electron Content ◽  
Past Study ◽  
Vertical Total Electron Content ◽  
Total Electron ◽  
Cycle 24 ◽  
Maximum Increment

A moderate geomagnetic storm occurred on April 20, 2018. Using vertical total electron content (VTEC) maps provided by the Center for Orbit Determination in Europe, ionospheric responses to the geomagnetic storm could be identified in generated two-dimensional differential VTEC maps. During the day of the storm the enhancement of the equatorial ionization anomaly (EIA), product of the super-fountain effect was identified. A localized TEC enhancement (LTE) was also observed to the south of the EIA on April 20, 2018. It was also possible to visualize this LTE in a longitudinal section of the EIA as a third crest. The maximum increment of VTEC for the LTE was 204%. This LTE is quite unique because it happened during the expected solar cycle 24 and 25 minimum, and according to a previous study no LTE observation could be done for the last solar two-cycle minimum. The origin of the observed LTE is suggested to be partly product of the super-fountain effect. Finally, a localized TEC decrement (LTD) was observed towards the end of the day, April 20, 2018. Because this LTD consisted in the disappearance of the northern and southern crests of the EIA and this occurred during the recovery phase of the geomagnetic storm, it can be suggested that the LTD origin is due to the westward disturbance electric field. This mechanism was put forward by a past study that also analyzed the responses to a geomagnetic storm (the 2015 St. Patrick’s day storm), being one of the responses the inhibition of both crests of the EIA.

scholarly journals Electron density profile modeling

1996 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
R. G. Ezquer ◽  
M. Mosert de Gonzalez ◽  
T. Heredia
Keyword(s):  
Electron Density ◽  
Characteristic Point ◽  
Base Point ◽  
Electron Density Profile ◽  
Electron Content ◽  
Total Electron ◽  
F Region ◽  
Bottom Side ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Good Agreement

The Base Point Model (BPM) is used to model the electron density (N) profile in the ionosphere, This model assumes two Chapman profile expressions one for the bottomside and one for the topside, and requires a characteristic point called "F region base point". The comparison among the modeled and experimental bottom-side N profiles obtained from Tucuman (26,9°S; 65.4°W) ionosonde shows that, in general, there is a very good agreement within 30 km below the height of the maximum N(hm). Cases with a very good agreement for the entire N-profile are observed. The study of the electron content below hm and the Total Electron Content (TEC) measured over Tucuman shows that, the difference among predicted and measured TEC is due to the disagreement in the topside N-profile more than that observed in the bottomside N-profile.

scholarly journals Statistical Study of Ionospheric Equivalent Slab Thickness at Guam Magnetic Equatorial Location

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (24) ◽  
pp. 5175
Author(s):  
Yuqiang Zhang ◽  
Zhensen Wu ◽  
Jian Feng ◽  
Tong Xu ◽  
Zhongxin Deng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Geomagnetic Storm ◽  
Magnetic Activity ◽  
Equatorial Region ◽  
Topside Ionosphere ◽  
Slab Thickness ◽  
Electron Content ◽  
Total Electron ◽  
F Region ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Storm Effect

The ionospheric equivalent slab thickness (τ) is defined as the ratio of the total electron content (TEC) to the F2-layer peak electron density (NmF2), and it is a significant parameter representative of the ionosphere. In this paper, a comprehensive statistical analysis of the diurnal, seasonal, solar, and magnetic activity variations in the τ at Guam (144.86°E, 13.62°N, 5.54°N dip lat), which is located near the magnetic equator, is presented using the GPS-TEC and ionosonde NmF2 data during the years 2012–2017. It is found that, for geomagnetically quiet days, the τ reaches its maximum value in the noontime, and the peak value in winter and at the equinox are larger than that in summer. Moreover, there is a post-sunset peak observed in the winter and equinox, and the τ during the post-midnight period is smallest in equinox. The mainly diurnal and seasonal variation of τ can be explained within the framework of relative variation of TEC and NmF2 during different seasonal local time. The dependence of τ on the solar activity shows positive correlation during the daytime, and the opposite situation applies for the nighttime. Specifically, the disturbance index (DI), which can visually assess the relationship between instantaneous τ values and the median, is introduced in the paper to quantitatively describe the overall pattern of the geomagnetic storm effect on the τ variation. The results show that the geomagnetic storm seems to have positive effect on the τ during most of the storm-time period at Guam. An example, on the 1 June 2013, is also presented to analyze the physical mechanism. During the positive storms, the penetration electric field, along with storm time equator-ward neutral wind, tends to increase upward drift and uplift F region, causing the large increase in TEC, accompanied by a relatively small increase in NmF2. On the other hand, an enhanced equatorward wind tends to push more plasma, at low latitudes, into the topside ionosphere in the equatorial region, resulting in the TEC not undergoing severe depletion, as with NmF2, during the negative storms. The results would complement the analysis of τ behavior during quiet and disturbed conditions at equatorial latitudes in East Asia.

scholarly journals The nighttime ionospheric response and occurrence of equatorial plasma irregularities during geomagnetic storms: a case study

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin Wan ◽  
Chao Xiong ◽  
Shunzu Gao ◽  
Fuqing Huang ◽  
Yiwen Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Geomagnetic Storms ◽  
Recovery Phase ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Electron Content ◽  
Total Electron ◽  
Ionospheric Response ◽  
Plasma Irregularities ◽  
Night Side ◽  
Ionospheric Plasma Density

AbstractRecent studies revealed that the long-lasting daytime ionospheric enhancements of Total Electron Content (TEC) were sometimes observed in the Asian sector during the recovery phase of geomagnetic storms (e.g., Lei (J Geophys Res Space Phys 123: 3217–3232, 2018), Li (J Geophys Res Space Phys 125: e2020JA028238, 2020). However, they focused only on the dayside ionosphere, and no dedicated studies have been performed to investigate the nighttime ionospheric behavior during such kinds of storm recovery phases. In this study, we focused on two geomagnetic storms that happened on 7–8 September 2017 and 25–26 August 2018, which showed the prominent daytime TEC enhancements in the Asian sector during their recovery phases, to explore the nighttime large-scale ionospheric responses as well as the small-scale Equatorial Plasma Irregularities (EPIs). It is found that during the September 2017 storm recovery phase, the nighttime ionosphere in the American sector is largely depressed, which is similar to the daytime ionospheric response in the same longitude sector; while in the Asian sector, only a small TEC increase is observed at nighttime, which is much weaker than the prominent daytime TEC enhancement in this longitude sector. During the recovery phase of the August 2018 storm, a slight TEC increase is observed on the night side at all longitudes, which is also weaker than the prominent daytime TEC enhancement. For the small-scale EPIs, they are enhanced and extended to higher latitudes during the main phase of both storms. However, during the recovery phases of the first storm, the EPIs are largely enhanced and suppressed in the Asian and American sectors, respectively, while no prominent nighttime EPIs are observed during the second storm recovery phase. The clear north–south asymmetry of equatorial ionization anomaly crests during the second storm should be responsible for the suppression of EPIs during this storm. In addition, our results also suggest that the dusk side ionospheric response could be affected by the daytime ionospheric plasma density/TEC variations during the recovery phase of geomagnetic storms, which further modulates the vertical plasma drift and plasma gradient. As a result, the growth rate of post-sunset EPIs will be enhanced or inhibited.

scholarly journals Investigation of Daytime Total Electron Content Enhancements over the Asian-Australian Sector Observed from the Beidou Geostationary Satellite during 2016–2018

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (20) ◽  
pp. 3406
Author(s):  
Oluwaseyi Jimoh ◽  
Jiuhou Lei ◽  
Fuqing Huang
Keyword(s):  
Total Electron Content ◽  
Electric Fields ◽  
Geomagnetic Storms ◽  
Recovery Phase ◽  
Geostationary Satellite ◽  
Electron Content ◽  
Total Electron ◽  
Equatorial Station ◽  
Latitudinal Dependence ◽  
Geomagnetic Condition

This study focused on the investigation of daytime positive ionospheric disturbances and the recurrence of total electron content (TEC) enhancements. TEC data derived from the Beidou geostationary satellite over the Asian-Australian sector were used to study the occurrence of TEC enhancements during 2016–2018. The occurrence of TEC enhancements under quiet geomagnetic condition was analyzed. Furthermore, the occurrence of TEC enhancements during different geomagnetic storm phases was considered to address the question that relates to the recurrence of TEC enhancements during the recovery phase of geomagnetic storms. The seasonal variation of TEC enhancements displayed equinoctial and solstitial peaks at the middle and low latitudes respectively. Besides, there was no evident systematic latitudinal dependence in the occurrence of TEC enhancements, albeit at the equatorial station, nearly no TEC enhancement was observed under Kp < 3. Meanwhile, the occurrences during the main phases of the geomagnetic storms were significantly above the TEC enhancement baselines except at HKWS. The prominence of TEC enhancements during the main phase in comparison with the initial and recovery phases could be attributed to the effects of prompt penetration electric fields and equator-ward neutral winds. Moreover, the pattern of TEC enhancements during the storm recovery indicates the effects of chemical composition changes, winds, and the possible modulation from the lower atmospheric forcing.

scholarly journals EFEK CME HALO PENUH PADA IONOSFER LINTANG RENDAH DARI DATA GPS BAKO DI CIBINONG [EFFECT OF FULL HALO CME ON LOW LATITUDE IONOSPHERE FROM BAKO GPS DATA IN CIBINONG]

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Fakhrizal Muttaqien ◽  
Buldan Muslim
Keyword(s):  
Total Electron Content ◽  
Geomagnetic Storm ◽  
Geomagnetic Disturbance ◽  
Main Phase ◽  
Gps Data ◽  
Electron Content ◽  
Ionospheric Storm ◽  
Total Electron ◽  
Dst Index ◽  
Software Analysis

A full halo coronal mass ejections (CMEs) are most energetic solar events that eject huge amount of mass and magnetic fields into heliosphere with 360o angular angle. The full halo CME effect on the ionosphere can be determined from the ionospheric total electron content (TEC) derived from GPS data. GPS data from BAKO station in Cibinong, satellite orbital data (brcd files) and intrumental bias data (DCB files) have been used to obtain TEC using GOPI software. Analysis of  the full halo CME data, Dst index, and TEC during October 2003 and February 2014 showed that the full halo CME could cause ionospheric disturbances called ionospheric storms. Magnitude and time delay of the ionospheric storms  depended on the full halo CME speed. For the high-speed full halo CME, the negative ionospheric storm generally occured during recovery phase of the geomagnetic storm. When the initial phase of geomagnetic disturbance with increasing Dst index more than +30 nT, the ionospheric storm occured during main phase of geomagnetic disturbance although the main phase of geomagnetic disturbance did not reach geomagnetic storm condition. ABSTRAKCoronal mass ejection  (CME) halo penuh merupakan peristiwa matahari  berenergi tinggi, yang menyemburkan massa dan medan magnet ke heliosfer dengan sudut angular sebesar 360º. Efek  CME halo penuh pada ionosfer dapat diketahui dari Total Electron Content (TEC). Data GPS BAKO di Cibinong, data orbit satelit (file brcd) dan data bias instrumental (file DCB) dapat digunakan untuk penentuan TEC menggunakan software GOPI. Analisis data CME halo penuh, indeks Dst, dan TEC selama bulan Oktober 2003 dan Februari 2014 menunjukkan bahwa CME halo penuh dapat menimbulkan gangguan ionosfer yang disebut badai ionosfer. Besar dan selang waktu badai ionosfer setelah terjadinya CME, tergantung pada kelajuan CME halo penuh. Untuk CME halo penuh berkelajuan tinggi, badai ionosfer negatif umumnya terjadi pada fase pemulihan badai geomagnet. Jika fase awal gangguan geomagnet diawali dengan peningkatan indeks Dst melebihi +30 nT, maka badai ionosfer dapat terjadi pada fase utama gangguan geomagnet walau gangguan geomagnet setelah  fase awal tidak mencapai kondisi badai geomagnet. 

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