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DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
The
ionospheric response on radio communication during different geomagnetic
conditions in low-latitude ionosphere has been studied using ionospheric data.
The different geomagnetic conditions of quiet, weak, moderate and intense were
considered. The results obtained showed that the two ionospheric parameters of
critical frequency of F2 layer (foF2) and total electron content (TEC)
vary with time of the day, latitude and geomagnetic conditions. The dependent
of foF2 on geomagnetic condition is
such that high values of foF2
correspond to high geomagnetic conditions. The highest value of foF2 of 11.0 MHz and 12.0 MHz for Addis
Ababa and Cotonou respectively was obtained during the intense geomagnetic
condition. This corresponded to the F2-layer
peak electron density of 1.40×1010 and 1.79×1010 for
Addis Ababa and Cotonou respectively. The various peaks of foF2 in the stations at different geomagnetic conditions reflect
the highest frequency at which ionosphere above the stations was reflecting
signals at 180o. The observation of uncertainties in form of
wave-like perturbations in TEC at the stations revealed the level of
ionospheric irregularities developed as a result of storm events. Under
suitable conditions, the ionosphere reflects long, medium and short waves,
hence very useful for radio communication and navigation.
Country : Nigeria
IRJIET, Volume 7, Issue 6, June 2023 pp. 142-146