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Based on satellite observation data, using dynamics equation, the ionospheric O+ ion’s distribution in the synchronous altitude region for different geomagnetic activity indexK p is studied by theoretical modeling and numerical analyzing, and semi-empirical models for the O+ ion’s density and flux versus longitude in the synchronous altitude region for differentK p are given. The main results show that in the synchronous altitude region: (i) The O+ ion’s density and flux in day-side are larger than those in nightside. (ii) With longitude changing, the higher the geomagnetic activity indexK p is, the higher the O+ ion’s density and flux, and their variation amplitude will be. The O+ ion’s density and flux whenK p ≥ 6 will be about ten times as great as that whenK p = 0. (iii) WhenK p = 0 orK p ≥ 6, the O+ ion’s density reaches maximum at longitudes 120° and 240° respectively, and minimum in the magnetotail. WhenK p = 3−5, the O+ ion’s density gets to maximum at longitude 0°, and minimum in the magnetotail. However, the O+ ion’s flux reaches maximum at longitude 120° and 240° respectively, and minimum in the magnetotail for anyK p value.
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Jiankui, S., Zhenxing, L., Zhang, T.L. et al. Distribution of ionospheric O+ ion in synchronous altitude region. Sci. China Ser. D-Earth Sci. 46, 986–993 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02959393
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