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Long‐Term Trends in the Ionospheric Equivalent Slab Thickness as a Proxy of Climate Change in the Ionosphere

Geophysical Research Letters, Volume 53, Issue 15, 16 August 2026.
Abstract Global warming warms the lower atmosphere, but cools and contracts the upper atmosphere. These changes also affect the ionosphere, altering the vertical distribution of plasma through changes in the plasma scale height. Here, we use ionospheric equivalent slab thickness (τ) multidecadal time series, derived through observations from co‐located
A. Pignalberi, T. Alberti
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Empirical Assessment of Storm‐Time Thermospheric Density Inversion Methods From LEO POD Data

Earth and Space Science, Volume 13, Issue 8, August 2026.
Abstract Thermospheric mass density is one of the largest sources of operational uncertainty for spacecraft in low Earth orbit, particularly during geomagnetic storms. The growing population of Global Navigation Satellite System‐equipped satellites presents a data set of opportunity: precise orbit determination (POD) data streams can be used to ...
Charles Constant, Indigo Brownhall, Anasuya Aruliah, Marek Ziebart, Santosh Bhattarai   +4 more
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Tomography of thermospheric density from Starlink Ephemeris: initial report

Earth, Planets and Space
This report presents the first demonstration of successful tomographic analysis of thermospheric density using orbital data from a massive Starlink satellite constellation.
Mamoru Yamamoto
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On the Generation of Pre‐Sunrise Equatorial Plasma Bubbles in Southeast Asia During the Geomagnetic Storm of May 2024

Earth and Space Science, Volume 13, Issue 8, August 2026.
Abstract A set of fresh Equatorial Plasma Bubbles (EPBs) formed during pre‐sunrise hours in the Southeast Asian sector amid the recovery phase of May 2024 geomagnetic storm. They offered new insights into their formation mechanism. This study used Total Electron Content (TEC) and Rate of TEC Index maps over Indonesia, along with ionosondes in Thailand ...
Sri Ekawati, Prayitno Abadi, Takuya Sori, Rezy Pradipta, Ihsan Naufal Muafiry, Teguh Nugraha Pratama, Agri Faturahman, Noersomadi, Febrylian Fahmi Chabibi, Punyawi Jamjareegulgarn   +9 more
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A Machine‐Learning‐Based Global Thermospheric Density Forecasting Model

Space Weather
Thermospheric mass density governs aerodynamic drag in low Earth orbit and is a primary source of uncertainty in orbit prediction and conjunction assessment, particularly during geomagnetic disturbances.
Ruochen Wang, Xiaoli Bai
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Neutral Wind Dynamics in High‐Latitude Regions During the 17 March 2013 Storm

Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics, Volume 131, Issue 8, August 2026.
Abstract Neutral winds play a critical role in transporting mass, momentum, and energy throughout the upper atmosphere. During geomagnetic storms, momentum is transferred to the thermosphere primarily through ion–neutral collisions, along with other forces. This study investigates high‐latitude neutral wind dynamics during the 17 March 2013 storm using
A. Alhothali, A. J. Ridley, M. Akhavan‐Tafti   +2 more
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Harnessing Satellite Constellations as Signals of Opportunity for an Enhanced Specification of the Satellite Drag Environment in the Critical LEO Regime

Space Weather
Enhancing the accuracy of orbit predictions for low‐Earth orbit (LEO) satellites and debris is vitally important for satellite owner/operators dedicated to ensuring the safety and sustainability of the LEO environment.
D. J. Fitzpatrick, E. K. Sutton, M. D. Pilinski, S. E. Palo   +3 more
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YOLO‐Based Detection and Localization of Rocket Induced Traveling Ionospheric Disturbances

Journal of Geophysical Research: Machine Learning and Computation, Volume 3, Issue 4, August 2026.
Abstract During rocket launches, atmospheric disturbances significantly impact the ionosphere, generating Traveling Ionospheric Disturbances (TIDs). These disturbances can affect radio communications and navigation systems and may pose risks to high‐speed aerospace vehicles.
Zhou Chen, Jiahao Zeng, Jing‐Song Wang, Yan Guo, Cunqun Fan, Fabao Yan, Hui Zhu   +6 more
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Migrating and Nonmigrating Neutral Mass Density Tides From GRACE‐FO Observations for Solar Minimum Conditions

Earth and Space Science, Volume 13, Issue 8, August 2026.
Abstract This study presents the migrating and nonmigrating thermospheric neutral mass density tides from the Gravity Recovery And Climate Experiment Follow‐On (GRACE‐FO) observations under solar minimum conditions (year 2020). The observed densities are first mapped to a reference altitude of 500 km using an empirical model (NRLMSIS 2.0) to remove the
Mukta Neogi, Jens Oberheide
wiley   +1 more source

Global Sensitivity Analysis of Nitric Oxide‐Related Chemical Reaction Rates in the Global Ionosphere Thermosphere Model

Space Weather
Accurate modeling of thermospheric impact of high solar and geomagnetic activities is crucial for safeguarding our space‐based infrastructure. However, current modeling capabilities are still unable to accurately predict thermospheric density, which is a
Atishnal E. Chand, George Bowden, Melrose Brown, Aaron J. Ridley   +3 more
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