The importance of the maximum plasma frequency of the ionosphere in controlling the occurrence of blackout

Rodger, Alan S.; Boteler, D.H.; Dudeney, John R.

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The importance of the maximum plasma frequency of the ionosphere in controlling the occurrence of blackout

Rodger, Alan S.; Boteler, D.H.; Dudeney, John R.. 1981 The importance of the maximum plasma frequency of the ionosphere in controlling the occurrence of blackout. Journal of Atmospheric and Terrestrial Physics, 43 (12). 1243-1247. 10.1016/0021-9169(81)90146-X

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Abstract

For locations normally equatorward of the auroral oval, it is established that there is a strong inverse association between the variations in the maximum plasma frequency of the ionosphere and the occurrence of blackout. It follows from this that blackout is a poor indicator of enhanced ionospheric absorption for this zone. It is shown that the occurrence of blackout can be predicted reliably in solar minimum years for a particular location, using a combination of riometer and ionosonde data.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0021-9169(81)90146-X

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10.1016/0021-9169(81)90146-X

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