Buckland Park MF radar - Electron density Profiles

Left: The hourly averaged amplitude ratio (yellow) and the corresponding average reflection coefficient ratio (green). The amplitude ratio is ratio of the amplitude of the extraordinary mode signal to the ordinary mode signal as measured by the radar. The reflection coefficient ratio is estimated using model estimates of the electron-ion collision frequency (based on partial pressure) and magnetic field strength and alignment.

Right: Hourly averaged electron density estimated using the Differential absorption experiment (DAE), using the amplitude and reflection coefficient ratios shown in the left panel.