TNPSC Thervupettagam

Equatorial ElectroJet - Indian Model

November 11 , 2024 17 days 141 0
  • Earth’s geomagnetic equator passes very close to the southern tip of India.
  • There is a unique and very strong current of the order of 100 kA known as Equatorial ElectroJet (EEJ).
  • It flows at around 105-110 km height in the upper atmosphere.
  • Due to this intense current jet, the geomagnetic field near the equator is uniquely enhanced by a few tens to a few hundreds of nano teslas (nT).
  • Measuring this current intensity through the geomagnetic field enhancement provides an important understanding of the variation of ionospheric electric field.
  • The Scientists from Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) Navi Mumbai, have developed an empirical model that can predict the EEJ current very accurately.
  • It will help to understand the EEJ’s impact on orbiting satellite, Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)-based navigation/positioning and other satellite communication links as well as electrical power grids.

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