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Revised Global Model Of Thermosphere Winds Using Satellite And Ground-Based Observations, A E. Hedin, M A. Biondi, R G. Burnside, G Hernandez, R M. Johnson, T L. Killeen, C Mazaudier, J W. Meriwether, J E. Salah, R W. Smith, N W. Spencer, Vincent B. Wickwar, T S. Virdi
Revised Global Model Of Thermosphere Winds Using Satellite And Ground-Based Observations, A E. Hedin, M A. Biondi, R G. Burnside, G Hernandez, R M. Johnson, T L. Killeen, C Mazaudier, J W. Meriwether, J E. Salah, R W. Smith, N W. Spencer, Vincent B. Wickwar, T S. Virdi
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Thermospheric wind data obtained from the Atmosphere Explorer E and Dynamics Explorer 2 satellites have been combined with wind data for the lower and upper thermosphere from ground-based incoherent scatter radar and Fabry-Perot optical interferometers to generate a revision (HWM90) of the HWM87 empirical model and extend its applicability to 100 km. Comparison of the various data sets with the aid of the model shows in general remarkable agreement, particularly at mid and low latitudes. The ground-based data allow modeling of seasonal/diurnal variations, which are most distinct at mid latitudes. While solar activity variations are now included, they are found …