Study on the ionospheric effects with different heat-conditions

Abstract

A numerical model has been developed. Based on the numerical simulation results, the spatial effects of the ionosphere, mainly consisting of the change on electron density (ED) and electron temperature (ET), heated by the high frequency (HF) pump wave have been analyzed quantitatively. Results are presented as the space-time evolution regulation on the main parameters of the ionosphere resulted by the HF heating waves under the different heat-conditions, just as different regions, such as high latitude and mid-low latitude; different heating power or frequency, such as under-dense heating and over-dense heating and regions at different altitudes. The heating effects in different regions with different heating conditions have been presented in figures. Finally, some primary conclusions are given by comparing the simulation results with experimental observation.

Keywords

HF heating waves, ionospheric heating, heat-conditions