This paper highlights the crucial role of Indonesia’s GNSS receiver network in advancing Equatorial Plasma Bubble(EPB)studies in Southeast and East Asia,as ionospheric irregularities within EPB can disrupt GNSS signa...This paper highlights the crucial role of Indonesia’s GNSS receiver network in advancing Equatorial Plasma Bubble(EPB)studies in Southeast and East Asia,as ionospheric irregularities within EPB can disrupt GNSS signals and degrade positioning accuracy.Managed by the Indonesian Geospatial Information Agency(BIG),the Indonesia Continuously Operating Reference Station(Ina-CORS)network comprises over 300 GNSS receivers spanning equatorial to southern low-latitude regions.Ina-CORS is uniquely situated to monitor EPB generation,zonal drift,and dissipation across Southeast Asia.We provide a practical tool for EPB research,by sharing two-dimensional rate of Total Electron Content(TEC)change index(ROTI)derived from this network.We generate ROTI maps with a 10-minute resolution,and samples from May 2024 are publicly available for further scientific research.Two preliminary findings from the ROTI maps of Ina-CORS are noteworthy.First,the Ina-CORS ROTI maps reveal that the irregularities within a broader EPB structure persist longer,increasing the potential for these irregularities to migrate farther eastward.Second,we demonstrate that combined ROTI maps from Ina-CORS and GNSS receivers in East Asia and Australia can be used to monitor the development of ionospheric irregularities in Southeast and East Asia.We have demonstrated the combined ROTI maps to capture the development of ionospheric irregularities in the Southeast/East Asian sector during the G5 Geomagnetic Storm on May 11,2024.We observed simultaneous ionospheric irregularities in Japan and Australia,respectively propagating northwestward and southwestward,before midnight,whereas Southeast Asia’s equatorial and low-latitude regions exhibited irregularities post-midnight.By sharing ROTI maps from Indonesia and integrating them with regional GNSS networks,researchers can conduct comprehensive EPB studies,enhancing the understanding of EPB behavior across Southeast and East Asia and contributing significantly to ionospheric research.展开更多
Equatorial Plasma Bubbles(EPBs)are ionospheric irregularities that take place near the magnetic equator.EPBs most commonly occur after sunset during the equinox months,although they can also be observed during other s...Equatorial Plasma Bubbles(EPBs)are ionospheric irregularities that take place near the magnetic equator.EPBs most commonly occur after sunset during the equinox months,although they can also be observed during other seasons.The phenomenon significantly disrupts radio wave signals essential to communication and navigation systems.The national network of Global Navigation Satellite System(GNSS)receivers in Indonesia(>30°longitudinal range)provides an opportunity for detailed EPB studies.To explore this,we conducted preliminary 3D tomography of total electron content(TEC)data captured by GNSS receivers following a geomagnetic storm on December 3,2023,when at least four EPB clusters occurred in the Southeast Asian sector.TEC and extracted TEC depletion with a 120-minute running average were then used as inputs for a 3D tomography program.Their 2D spatial distribution consistently captured the four EPB clusters over time.These tomography results were validated through a classical checkerboard test and comparisons with other ionospheric data sources,such as the Global Ionospheric Map(GIM)and International Reference Ionosphere(IRI)profile.Validation of the results demonstrates the capability of the Indonesian GNSS network to measure peak ionospheric density.These findings highlight the potential for future three-dimensional research of plasma bubbles in low-latitude regions using existing GNSS networks,with extensive longitudinal coverage.展开更多
Ionospheric scintillation refers to rapid radio signal amplitude and phase fluctuations due to small-scale irregularities in the ionosphere.Occurring primarily at equatorial and low latitudes,scintillation is linked t...Ionospheric scintillation refers to rapid radio signal amplitude and phase fluctuations due to small-scale irregularities in the ionosphere.Occurring primarily at equatorial and low latitudes,scintillation is linked to equatorial plasma bubbles(EPBs),regions of depleted plasma density that form after sunset.Ionospheric scintillation typically occurs from post-sunset hours until midnight.Post-sunset EPBs can be enhanced or suppressed during geomagnetic storms,depending on local sunset timing and how it relates to the storm's main or recovery phases.This study analyzes ionospheric scintillation in Indonesia,located at low geomagnetic and geographic latitudes,during geomagnetic events from 2003 to 2024.Using the S4 index,scintillation was examined with data from seven observation stations during geomagnetic storm events.Geomagnetic activity was evaluated using Dst,SYM-H,and AE indices,employing Superposed Epoch Analysis(SEA)to assess scintillation occurrence linked to minimum SYM-H,defined as epoch 0 to represent the storm peak or the onset of recovery phase in each event.The analysis categorized geomagnetic storms into weak-moderate(–100 nT<min.Dst≤–30 nT)and strong(min.Dst≤–100 nT),and examined their dependence on the local time of minimum SYM-H.Results indicate that scintillation first appears~6 hours after epoch 0 in weak-moderate geomagnetic storms,and~12 hours after epoch 0 in strong geomagnetic storms.The average AE index returns to its baseline value(quiet condition)~6 and~12 hours after epoch 0 for weak-moderate and strong geomagnetic storms,respectively.Further analysis based on the classification of the local time of epoch 0 shows that scintillation occurrence is not observed in post-sunset hours when epoch 0 falls between 16:00 and 19:00 LT for weak-moderate geomagnetic storms.In strong geomagnetic storms,scintillation occurrence during post-sunset hours is absent when epoch 0 is between 10:00 and 19:00 LT.Notably,when the minimum SYM-H(epoch 0)nearly coincides with local sunset,scintillation activity occurs around sunset in both weak-moderate and strong geomagnetic storms.Furthermore,when epoch 0 falls within midnight until early morning,scintillation can be generated in the post-sunset hours before epoch 0.Still,post-midnight scintillation is not observed in the equatorial region during the recovery phase of either weak-moderate and strong storm events.Our findings show that when sunset falls before or coincide with epoch 0,the likelihood of post-sunset EPB and scintillation increases,due to the prompt-penetration electric field(PPEF)in the main phase of storm.The disturbance dynamo electric field(DDEF)in the recovery phase driven by equatorward winds from auroral Joule heating operates for at least 6-and 12-hours post-epoch 0 in the cases of weak-moderate and strong geomagnetic storms,respectively.When the local sunset falls within these operational DDEF periods,post-sunset EPBs will likely be suppressed,inhibiting ionospheric scintillation during post-sunset hours.Finally,this study provides essential information for developing more accurate ionospheric scintillation prediction models in space weather services in equatorial regions.展开更多
The effect of ionospheric delay on the ground-based augmentation system under normal conditions can be mitigated by determining the value of the nominal ionospheric gradient(σvig).The nominal ionospheric gradient is ...The effect of ionospheric delay on the ground-based augmentation system under normal conditions can be mitigated by determining the value of the nominal ionospheric gradient(σvig).The nominal ionospheric gradient is generally obtained from Continuously Operating Reference Stations data by using the spatial single-difference method(mixed-pair,station-pair,or satellite-pair)or the temporal single-difference method(time-step).The time-step method uses only a single receiver,but it still contains ionospheric temporal variations.We introduce a corrected time-step method using a fixed-ionospheric pierce point from the geostationary equatorial orbit satellite and test it through simulations based on the global ionospheric model.We also investigate the effect of satellite paths on the corrected time-step method in the region of the equator,which tends to be in a more north–south direction and to have less coverage for the east–west ionospheric gradient.This study also addresses the limitations of temporal variation correction coverage and recommends using only the correction from self-observations.All processes are developed under simulations because observational data are still difficult to obtain.Our findings demonstrate that the corrected time-step method yieldsσvig values consistent with other approaches.展开更多
基金JSPS KAKENHI Grant Number16H06286 supports global GNSS ionospheric maps (TEC,ROTI,and detrended TEC maps) developed by the Institute for SpaceEarth Environmental Research (ISEE) of Nagoya Universitysupport of the 2024 JASSO Follow-up Research Fellowship Program for a 90-day visiting research at the Institute for Space-Earth Environmental Research (ISEE),Nagoya University+3 种基金the support received from Telkom University under the“Skema Penelitian Terapan Periode I Tahun Anggaran 2024”the Memorandum of Understanding for Research Collaboration on Regional Ionospheric Observation (No:092/SAM3/TE-DEK/2021)the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) International Exchange Program 2024-2025(No.2024-007)support for a one-year visiting research at Hokkaido University
文摘This paper highlights the crucial role of Indonesia’s GNSS receiver network in advancing Equatorial Plasma Bubble(EPB)studies in Southeast and East Asia,as ionospheric irregularities within EPB can disrupt GNSS signals and degrade positioning accuracy.Managed by the Indonesian Geospatial Information Agency(BIG),the Indonesia Continuously Operating Reference Station(Ina-CORS)network comprises over 300 GNSS receivers spanning equatorial to southern low-latitude regions.Ina-CORS is uniquely situated to monitor EPB generation,zonal drift,and dissipation across Southeast Asia.We provide a practical tool for EPB research,by sharing two-dimensional rate of Total Electron Content(TEC)change index(ROTI)derived from this network.We generate ROTI maps with a 10-minute resolution,and samples from May 2024 are publicly available for further scientific research.Two preliminary findings from the ROTI maps of Ina-CORS are noteworthy.First,the Ina-CORS ROTI maps reveal that the irregularities within a broader EPB structure persist longer,increasing the potential for these irregularities to migrate farther eastward.Second,we demonstrate that combined ROTI maps from Ina-CORS and GNSS receivers in East Asia and Australia can be used to monitor the development of ionospheric irregularities in Southeast and East Asia.We have demonstrated the combined ROTI maps to capture the development of ionospheric irregularities in the Southeast/East Asian sector during the G5 Geomagnetic Storm on May 11,2024.We observed simultaneous ionospheric irregularities in Japan and Australia,respectively propagating northwestward and southwestward,before midnight,whereas Southeast Asia’s equatorial and low-latitude regions exhibited irregularities post-midnight.By sharing ROTI maps from Indonesia and integrating them with regional GNSS networks,researchers can conduct comprehensive EPB studies,enhancing the understanding of EPB behavior across Southeast and East Asia and contributing significantly to ionospheric research.
基金the National Institute of Information and Communication Technology International Exchange Program 2024−2025(No.2024−007)for their invaluable support in this research.3D tomography software is available at Prof.Kosuke Heki’s(Hokkaido University,Japan)personal homepage(https://www.ep.sci.hokudai.ac.jp/~heki/software.htm).support from the 2024 Japan Student Services Organization Research Follow-up Fellowship for a 90-day research visit at the Institute for Space−Earth Environmental Research,Nagoya University,Japan.PA also acknowledges the support received from Telkom University under the“Skema Penelitian Terapan Periode I Tahun Anggaran 2024”,and the Memorandum of Understanding for Research Collaboration on Regional Ionospheric Observation(No:092/SAM3/TE-DEK/2021).
文摘Equatorial Plasma Bubbles(EPBs)are ionospheric irregularities that take place near the magnetic equator.EPBs most commonly occur after sunset during the equinox months,although they can also be observed during other seasons.The phenomenon significantly disrupts radio wave signals essential to communication and navigation systems.The national network of Global Navigation Satellite System(GNSS)receivers in Indonesia(>30°longitudinal range)provides an opportunity for detailed EPB studies.To explore this,we conducted preliminary 3D tomography of total electron content(TEC)data captured by GNSS receivers following a geomagnetic storm on December 3,2023,when at least four EPB clusters occurred in the Southeast Asian sector.TEC and extracted TEC depletion with a 120-minute running average were then used as inputs for a 3D tomography program.Their 2D spatial distribution consistently captured the four EPB clusters over time.These tomography results were validated through a classical checkerboard test and comparisons with other ionospheric data sources,such as the Global Ionospheric Map(GIM)and International Reference Ionosphere(IRI)profile.Validation of the results demonstrates the capability of the Indonesian GNSS network to measure peak ionospheric density.These findings highlight the potential for future three-dimensional research of plasma bubbles in low-latitude regions using existing GNSS networks,with extensive longitudinal coverage.
基金supported by the National Research and Innovation Agency(BRIN),Indonesia.
文摘Ionospheric scintillation refers to rapid radio signal amplitude and phase fluctuations due to small-scale irregularities in the ionosphere.Occurring primarily at equatorial and low latitudes,scintillation is linked to equatorial plasma bubbles(EPBs),regions of depleted plasma density that form after sunset.Ionospheric scintillation typically occurs from post-sunset hours until midnight.Post-sunset EPBs can be enhanced or suppressed during geomagnetic storms,depending on local sunset timing and how it relates to the storm's main or recovery phases.This study analyzes ionospheric scintillation in Indonesia,located at low geomagnetic and geographic latitudes,during geomagnetic events from 2003 to 2024.Using the S4 index,scintillation was examined with data from seven observation stations during geomagnetic storm events.Geomagnetic activity was evaluated using Dst,SYM-H,and AE indices,employing Superposed Epoch Analysis(SEA)to assess scintillation occurrence linked to minimum SYM-H,defined as epoch 0 to represent the storm peak or the onset of recovery phase in each event.The analysis categorized geomagnetic storms into weak-moderate(–100 nT<min.Dst≤–30 nT)and strong(min.Dst≤–100 nT),and examined their dependence on the local time of minimum SYM-H.Results indicate that scintillation first appears~6 hours after epoch 0 in weak-moderate geomagnetic storms,and~12 hours after epoch 0 in strong geomagnetic storms.The average AE index returns to its baseline value(quiet condition)~6 and~12 hours after epoch 0 for weak-moderate and strong geomagnetic storms,respectively.Further analysis based on the classification of the local time of epoch 0 shows that scintillation occurrence is not observed in post-sunset hours when epoch 0 falls between 16:00 and 19:00 LT for weak-moderate geomagnetic storms.In strong geomagnetic storms,scintillation occurrence during post-sunset hours is absent when epoch 0 is between 10:00 and 19:00 LT.Notably,when the minimum SYM-H(epoch 0)nearly coincides with local sunset,scintillation activity occurs around sunset in both weak-moderate and strong geomagnetic storms.Furthermore,when epoch 0 falls within midnight until early morning,scintillation can be generated in the post-sunset hours before epoch 0.Still,post-midnight scintillation is not observed in the equatorial region during the recovery phase of either weak-moderate and strong storm events.Our findings show that when sunset falls before or coincide with epoch 0,the likelihood of post-sunset EPB and scintillation increases,due to the prompt-penetration electric field(PPEF)in the main phase of storm.The disturbance dynamo electric field(DDEF)in the recovery phase driven by equatorward winds from auroral Joule heating operates for at least 6-and 12-hours post-epoch 0 in the cases of weak-moderate and strong geomagnetic storms,respectively.When the local sunset falls within these operational DDEF periods,post-sunset EPBs will likely be suppressed,inhibiting ionospheric scintillation during post-sunset hours.Finally,this study provides essential information for developing more accurate ionospheric scintillation prediction models in space weather services in equatorial regions.
基金funding from BRIN through the Research Collaboration Program with ORPA(No.2/III.1/HK/2024)Prayitno Abadi is participating in this study as part of a Memorandum of Understanding for Research Collaboration on Regional Ionospheric Observation at Telkom University(No.092/SAM3/TE-DEK/2021).
文摘The effect of ionospheric delay on the ground-based augmentation system under normal conditions can be mitigated by determining the value of the nominal ionospheric gradient(σvig).The nominal ionospheric gradient is generally obtained from Continuously Operating Reference Stations data by using the spatial single-difference method(mixed-pair,station-pair,or satellite-pair)or the temporal single-difference method(time-step).The time-step method uses only a single receiver,but it still contains ionospheric temporal variations.We introduce a corrected time-step method using a fixed-ionospheric pierce point from the geostationary equatorial orbit satellite and test it through simulations based on the global ionospheric model.We also investigate the effect of satellite paths on the corrected time-step method in the region of the equator,which tends to be in a more north–south direction and to have less coverage for the east–west ionospheric gradient.This study also addresses the limitations of temporal variation correction coverage and recommends using only the correction from self-observations.All processes are developed under simulations because observational data are still difficult to obtain.Our findings demonstrate that the corrected time-step method yieldsσvig values consistent with other approaches.
