Thermospheric ion and neutral composition and chemistry

摘要: A summary is presented of research contributions by U.S. scientists during the years 1983-1986, toward an increased understanding properties and behavior earth's thermosphere F-region ionosphere. As part more extensive aeronomy report to IUGG, this review addresses specifically composition relevant chemical thermal processes that influence region atmosphere. The discussion focuses on separate neutral ion species, temperatures electrons, ions, gas. Related aspects solar radiation photoelectrons are also included. Direct observational results analyses emphasized, along with references pertinent findings from basic laboratory theoretical studies. 202 references.