极地研究 ›› 1994, Vol. 5 ›› Issue (1-English): 1-10.

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A comparative study on the ionospheric current systems in the Antarctic and Arctic regions

Xu Wenyao   

  1. Institute of Geophysics, Academia Sinica, Beijing 100101, China
  • 出版日期:1944-03-30 发布日期:1944-03-30
  • 通讯作者: Xu Wenyao
  • 基金资助:

    Project supported by the State Antarctic Committee of China AN85-06.

A comparative study on the ionospheric current systems in the Antarctic and Arctic regions

Xu Wenyao   

  1. Institute of Geophysics, Academia Sinica, Beijing 100101, China
  • Online:1944-03-30 Published:1944-03-30
  • Contact: Xu Wenyao
  • Supported by:

    Project supported by the State Antarctic Committee of China AN85-06.

摘要:

The current systems representing the solar and lunar daily variations (S and L) of the gcomagnetic field have been calculated on the basis of the date obtained from the global network Of gcornagnetic observatories. The characteristics of these current.systems in the Antarctic and Arctic regions have been analysed comparatively. The results show that: (1) There are certain differences in the current systems of these two regions, that implies definite differences in the ionospheric dynamo process, responsible for both S and L, and the field-aligned current, responsible for S. The differences of the magnetic field structure in these two polar regions may be the basic reason of the above-mentioned differences. (2) There are remarkable differences in the internal current systems of these two polar regions, that is attributed to both the inducing field (current) and the underground conductivity. In general, the conductivity of the Antarctic region is higher than that of the Arctic region.

关键词: polar region, geomagnetic field, current system, conductivity

Abstract:

The current systems representing the solar and lunar daily variations (S and L) of the gcomagnetic field have been calculated on the basis of the date obtained from the global network Of gcornagnetic observatories. The characteristics of these current.systems in the Antarctic and Arctic regions have been analysed comparatively. The results show that: (1) There are certain differences in the current systems of these two regions, that implies definite differences in the ionospheric dynamo process, responsible for both S and L, and the field-aligned current, responsible for S. The differences of the magnetic field structure in these two polar regions may be the basic reason of the above-mentioned differences. (2) There are remarkable differences in the internal current systems of these two polar regions, that is attributed to both the inducing field (current) and the underground conductivity. In general, the conductivity of the Antarctic region is higher than that of the Arctic region.

Key words: polar region, geomagnetic field, current system, conductivity