2. Ionosphere
At present our data are integrated results -
they are response not drivers.
What ionospheric measurements do we need to
drive the physical models?
Can image-model coupling help to sort this
out? If so, can we hope to
measure
those drivers? If we do, are the models good
enough to forecast ahead? For
how long?
•Physical models of the
ionosphere (UCL, UK and USU, USA)
Use of the
MIDAS images to improve the physical model
Mid-latitude
storms (UCL) High latitude
long-term (USU)
•Model optimization
(Mathematics, University of Bath)
Matching model
to image, feature recognition, uniqueness of model drivers
Ionospheric data assimilation -
Questions