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Characteristics of LF Whistler-Mode Waves Observed in Conjugate Area at Low Latitudes

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Based on measurements of whistler-mode waves of Decca navigation signals in the magnetic conjugate area of the transmitters around Birdsville (L=l.55), Australia, characteristics of LF whistler-mode waves are indicated. The shift of transmitter frequency and the signal intensity increase are discussed mainly in relation to geomagnetic activities. Storm-related energetic electrons and magnetospheric electric fields penetrating into the low-latitude magneto- sphere may generate the intensity increase and the frequency shift. Also, the ducted propagation of LF whistler-mode signals is clarified.

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Tanaka, Y., Nishino, M. (1991). Characteristics of LF Whistler-Mode Waves Observed in Conjugate Area at Low Latitudes. In: Kikuchi, H. (eds) Environmental and Space Electromagnetics. Springer, Tokyo. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-68162-5_21

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