Are variations in PMSE intensity affected by energetic particle precipitation?

• Published in: Annales Geophysicae
• Main Authors: V. Barabash, S. Kirkwood, P. B. Chilson
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Copernicus Publications 2002
• Subjects: Science; Q; Physics; QC1-999; Geophysics. Cosmic physics; QC801-809; Abisko; Esrange
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.5194/angeo-20-539-2002; https://doaj.org/article/e8b028b1f1324d60aa156701fc073e8a

The correlation between variations in Polar Mesosphere Summer Echoes (PMSE) and variations in energetic particle precipitation is examined. PMSE were observed by the Esrange VHF MST Radar (ESRAD) at 67°53' N, 21°06' E. The 30 MHz riometer in Abisko (68°24' N, 18°54' E) registered...