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A theoretical analysis of global characteristics of spread-F

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Spread-F is an important ionosphere pheonomenon and it has much effect on radio wave propogation. Taking magnetic inclination and declination into consideration, a theoretical model is deduced for the linear growth-rate of spread-F. It is a generalization of the earlier equatorial model and a relatively complete description of the spread-F pheonomenon. This theory shows that the magnetic configuration, i.e. the magnetic strength, inclination and declination, affects the occurrence rate greatly, which forms some regional distribution characteristics of the spread-F.

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  1. Department of Geophysics, Peking University, 100871, Beijing, China

    Zuo Xiao & Tianhua Zhang

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Xiao, Z., Zhang, T. A theoretical analysis of global characteristics of spread-F. Chin.Sci.Bull. 46, 1593–1595 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02900612

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