Up-down asymmetry of type I plasma waves in the equatorial electrojet region
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The up-down asymmetry of the type I plasma waves in the equatorial electrojet region during daytime is investigated. It is shown that the asymmetry is exhibited not only in the vertical direction but also is manifested in the oblique direction (24.6° o zenith). The results further indicate the eect of neutral winds on the phase velocities of type I plasma waves.
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تاریخ انتشار 1997