Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences (Jan 2023)

A system science perspective of the drivers of equatorial plasma bubbles

  • Jeff Klenzing,
  • Alexa J. Halford,
  • Guiping Liu,
  • Guiping Liu,
  • Jonathon M. Smith,
  • Jonathon M. Smith,
  • Yongliang Zhang,
  • Kate Zawdie,
  • Naomi Maruyama,
  • Rob Pfaff,
  • Rebecca L. Bishop

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fspas.2022.1064150
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 9

Abstract

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The complex drivers of equatorial plasma bubbles and resulting scintillation requires a system science approach spanning the Magnetosphere-Ionosphere-Thermosphere-Mesosphere disciplines. The current roadmap missions strongly support this approach, but gaps are identified in planned observations, with potential mission and solutions proposed.

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