Surname: Rasmussen
First Name: Beatrice K.
Status= studentyes
Institution: University of Texas at Dallas
E-mail: bearas@utdallas.edu
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Title: 
Results of a Neural Network Prediction Study
for Equatorial Spread-F
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Authors: 
Beatrice K. Rasmussen
Greg Earle
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Abstract: 
Neural network algorithms have been used in conjunction
with DMSP satellite data in a study of Equatorial Spread-F
(ESF) over Ascension Island.  DSMP satellite data were
processed and provided as inputs to the networks to deter-
mine if ESF prediction was possible.  Results of the neural
network studies suggest that the pre-sunset topside
ionospheric densities, temperatures, and velocities are not
significantly preconditioned for post-sunset ESF develop-
ment.  A possible explanation is presented as to the 
reliability of this approach as a predictor of ESF.
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Discipline Category: Ionosphere