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IONOSPHERIC TIDE [1 record]

Record 1 2023-02-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
DEF

An oscillation in the ionosphere caused by the gravitational action of the Moon and by the gravitational and thermal action of the Sun.

CONT

... the ocean surface forces upward, propagating waves that contribute to the ionospheric tide ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
DEF

Oscillation dans l'ionosphère due à l'action gravitationnelle de la Lune et aux actions gravitationnelles et thermiques du Soleil.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física de la atmósfera
DEF

mareas ionosféricas: Oscilaciones de la ionosfera causadas por la atracción gravitatoria de la Luna y por las influencias gravitatoria y térmica del Sol.

Key term(s)
  • mareas ionosféricas
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