A three-dimensional stochastic structure model derived from high-resolution isolated equatorial plasma bubble simulations

Abstract Ionospheric structure is characterized by the space–time variation of electron density. However, our understanding physical processes that initiate and sustain intermediate-scale development does not relate directly to statistical measures characterize structure. Consequently, high-resolution physics-based equatorial plasma bubble simulations are essential for identifying systematic relations between underlying physics initiates sustains evolution. An earlier paper summarized analysis simulated (EPB) initiated with a quasi-periodic bottom-side perturbation generated five bubbles. The results representative real environments. association individual EPBs was difficult ascertain. This summarizes new from single isolated EPB realizations varying parameters affect development. evolution reveal what we have identified as canonical pattern manifest in four quantitative spectral parameters. onset occurs when penetrates F-region peak. parameter initiation point fish-like appearance. three-dimensional model can be used interpret situ remote diagnostic measurements well predicting deleterious effects propagation disturbances on satellite communication, navigation, surveillance systems. Graphical