In:
Frontiers in Environmental Science, Frontiers Media SA, Vol. 10 ( 2022-11-28)
Abstract:
The D-region ionosphere is sluggish in nature while responding to the incoming solar radiation. We study the altitude ( h ) profile of mid-latitude D-region response time delay (Δ t ) during three chosen solar flares, namely, C5.2, M5.2, and X2.2 classes. We solve “electron continuity equation” numerically at each and every h to obtain Δ t - h profile. We investigate the 1) latitudinal variation (over both Northern and Southern hemispheres) and 2) seasonal variation (throughout the year) of Δ t - h profiles of each of these solar flares separately. We go over noteworthy variations of Δ t - h profile for both 1) and 2) with reasonably different results over different hemispheres. Also, we study some contrasting behaviours of Δ t - h profile of X2.2 class for both 1) and 2) in comparison to C5.2 or M5.2 classes. We conclude the outcome with possible explanations.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2296-665X
DOI:
10.3389/fenvs.2022.1020137
DOI:
10.3389/fenvs.2022.1020137.s001
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Frontiers Media SA
Publication Date:
2022
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2741535-1
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