Multi-instrument observations of large-scale atmospheric gravity waves/traveling ionospheric disturbances associated with enhanced auroral activity over Svalbard

Katamzi-Joseph, Zama T. and Aruliah, Anasuya L. and Oksavik, Kjellmar and Habarulema, John Bosco and Kauristie, Kirsti and Kosch, Michael J. (2019) Multi-instrument observations of large-scale atmospheric gravity waves/traveling ionospheric disturbances associated with enhanced auroral activity over Svalbard. Advances in Space Research, 63 (1). pp. 270-281. ISSN 0273-1177

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Abstract

This study reports on observations of large-scale atmospheric gravity waves/traveling ionospheric disturbances (AGWs/TIDs) using Global Positioning System (GPS) total electron content (TEC) and Fabry-Perot Interferometer’s (FPI’s) intensity of oxygen red line emission at 630 nm measurements over Svalbard on the night of 6 January 2014. TEC large-scale TIDs have primary periods ranging between 29 and 65 minutes and propagate at a mean horizontal velocity of ∼749–761 m/s with azimuth of ∼345°–347° (which corresponds to poleward propagation direction). On the other hand, FPI large-scale AGWs have larger periods of ∼42–142 minutes. These large-scale AGWs/TIDs were linked to enhanced auroral activity identified from co-located all-sky camera and IMAGE magnetometers. Similar periods, speed and poleward propagation were found for the all-sky camera (∼60–97 minutes and ∼823 m/s) and the IMAGE magnetometers (∼32–53 minutes and ∼708 m/s) observations. Joule heating or/and particle precipitation as a result of auroral energy injection were identified as likely generation mechanisms for these disturbances.

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Journal Article
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Advances in Space Research
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This is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication in Advances in Space Research. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. Changes may have been made to this work since it was submitted for publication. A definitive version was subsequently published in Advances in Space Research, 63, 1, 2018 DOI: 10.1016/j.asr.2018.08.042
Uncontrolled Keywords:
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Subjects:
?? angwinarctic polar capatmospheric gravity wavesaurorasubstormtraveling ionospheric disturbancesspace and planetary scienceaerospace engineering ??
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127506
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05 Oct 2018 12:12
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