Abstract
The magnetoplasma diffusion equation of the F2-region of the ionosphere is derived in its primitive form, allowing for electric currents flowing between conjugate points of the dynamo region, and for temperature variations. It appears that the standard view of the ambipolar diffusion problem is correct. The ion-electron pairs may be thought of as sliding down the magnetic field lines with diffusive motion, while the whole field line drifts at right angles to itself. The electric current along a field line would affect the ionization only if its magnitude were 1000 times greater than Dougherty's estimate of 10 −7 A/m 2.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
