On the origin of medium-period ionospheric waves and their possible modelling: a short review

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P. Dominici
L. R. Cander
B. Zolesi

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This article introduces the concept of ionospheric waves with periods from about 15 min to about 4 h as one of the acoustic-gravity wave-induced phenomena. The existence of these medium-period ionospheric waves in the various ionospheric layers is supported by the results of a data analysis which has shown remarkable characteristics in occurrence and direction of the waves with a period not longer than about 2 h. The explanation offered is based on the assumption that a unique phenomenon capable to launch acoustic-gravity waves related to such ionospheric waves is the sudden change in physical conditions of the atmosphere due to the passage of the solar terminator.

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Dominici, P., Cander, L. R. and Zolesi, B. (1997) “On the origin of medium-period ionospheric waves and their possible modelling: a short review”, Annals of Geophysics, 40(5). doi: 10.4401/ag-3855.
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