On the Dynamics of the Ionosphere

• Published in: Proceedings of the Japan Academy, Series B Vol. 67; no. 3; pp. 37 - 42
• Main Author: MAEDA, Ken-ichi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: The Japan Academy 1991
• Subjects: dynamo theory; Electrical conductivity

The conductivity elements, σ1(Pedersen) and σ2 (Hall) are derived, taking into account the coupling through collision between neutrals, ions and electrons. In the course of the above work the so-called generalized Ohm's law is obtained. By investigation of dynamo current it is found that the el...