Expanded Capabilities for the Ionospheric Forecast Model

摘要: Abstract : The Ionospheric Forecast Model (IFM) is a computationally efficient, user friendly, model of the global ionosphere that was developed for operational use at Space Center. provides 12 hours forecasts distributions molecular (NO+, O2+, N2+) and O+ densities, electron ion temperatures, E F region altitudes (90-1000 km). also contains simple algorithm predicting H+ densities in region. IFM self-contained run by specifying few parameters geophysical indices. With support from this contract, capabilities were expanded order to improve reliability its predictions. This involved extension 1600 km, development Kp forecast algorithm, which needed obtain time-dependent convection precipitation patterns. An extensive validation conducted, including both climatology storm simulations. In addition, modified so it could be coupled Thermospheric (TFM). As part effort, we necessary coupling algorithms. Finally, initiated construction dynamo model.