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Triple splitting with the F2-region of the ionosphere at high and mid-latitudes |
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| Authors: | G G Bowman |
| Institution: | Physics Department, University of QueensLond, Brisbane, Australia |
| Abstract: | The occurrence of the third (z-ray) component of the F2-trace on ionograms is investigated at high- and mid-latitudes. Diurnal variations show a systematic shift, with magnetic inclination, of the time of maximum occurrence. Seasonal variations show a winter maximum, and an inverse sunspot-cycle relationship exists. Maximum occurrence appears between a magnetic inclination of 70° and 80° with a fall-off either side. Evidence is presented to suggest a z-ray association with “Spread-F” fronts, and a possible mechanism for the recording of the z-ray trace at the transmitter site is described. This involves longitudinal propagation of the o-mode at its normal reflection level, coupling at this point, and ultimate reflection for the z-ray mode as a result of sloping ionization contours belonging to “Spread-F” fronts extending in directions perpendicular to the magnetic meridian. An association with V.L.F. emissions (“dawn-chorus”) is discussed. |
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