Short period oscillations in total electron content

Abstract

The paper describes measurements of fluctuations in the total electron content along the propagation path of the radio beam between the ATS-6 geostationary satellite and the ground station. Short-period oscillations of the total electron content of about plus or minus 8 time 10 to the 13th electrons per sq m with a period of about 30 to 50 seconds were detected. These oscillations appear to be well correlated with the appearance of Type PC 4 micropulsations.