St. Santin Ion Drift Model 1979

Authors: M. Blanc, P. Amayenc
L'Environment Terrestre et Planetaire
4 Avenue de Neptune
94107 Saint Maur Cedex
France

Parameter: Ion drift at 300 km (perpendicular to geomagnetic field)

Brief Description:
The model describes the diurnal and seasonal variation of the F-region electric-field-induced plasma drift as measured by the St. Santin (44 N, 2 E) incoherent scatter radar. It was established on the basis of three years (1973-1975) of measurements during magnetically quiet periods. The ion velocity perpendicular to the geomagnetic field is represented by a simple harmonic function in local time with nine coefficients per season.

References:
M. Blanc and P. Amayenc, Seasonal Variations of the Ionospheric ExB Drifts Above Saint Santin on Quiet Days, J. Geophys. Res. 84, 2691, 1979.

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