First Observations of Large Scale Traveling Ionospheric Disturbances Using Automated Amateur Radio Receiving Networks
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-16-2022
Abstract
We demonstrate a novel method for observing Large Scale Traveling Ionospheric Disturbances (LSTIDs) using high frequency (HF) amateur radio reporting networks, including the Reverse Beacon Network (RBN), Weak Signal Propagation Reporter Network (WSPRNet), and PSKReporter. LSTIDs are quasi-periodic variations in ionospheric densities with horizontal wavelengths >1,000 km and periods between 30 and 180 min. On Nov 3, 2017, LSTID signatures were observed simultaneously over the continental United States in amateur radio, SuperDARN HF radar, and GNSS Total Electron Content with a period of ∼2.5 hr, propagation azimuth of ∼163°, horizontal wavelength of ∼1680 km, and phase speed of ∼1,200 km hr−1. SuperMAG SME index enhancements and Poker Flat Incoherent Scatter Radar measurements suggest the LSTIDs were driven by auroral electrojet intensifications and Joule heating. This novel measurement technique has applications in future scientific studies and for assessing the impact of LSTIDs on HF communications.
Identifier
85126601453 (Scopus)
Publication Title
Geophysical Research Letters
External Full Text Location
https://doi.org/10.1029/2022GL097879
e-ISSN
19448007
ISSN
00948276
Issue
5
Volume
49
Grant
AGS‐2002278
Fund Ref
National Science Foundation
Recommended Citation
Frissell, Nathaniel A.; Kaeppler, Stephen R.; Sanchez, Diego F.; Perry, Gareth W.; Engelke, William D.; Erickson, Philip J.; Coster, Anthea J.; Ruohoniemi, J. Michael; Baker, Joseph B.H.; and West, Mary Lou, "First Observations of Large Scale Traveling Ionospheric Disturbances Using Automated Amateur Radio Receiving Networks" (2022). Faculty Publications. 3053.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/fac_pubs/3053
