Abstract:
Total Electron Content (TEC) and electron density are the basic parameters,
which determine the ma jor properties of the Ionosphere. This work presents the lon-
gitudinal, latitudinal, and seasonal characteristics of Equatorial Ionization Anomaly
(EIA). Also, the altitude, monthly, and seasonal variations of these parameters are
investigated. TEC and electron density data obtained from cosmic satellite during
2016 have been used for this study. These data have been analyzed using MATLAB
software. The results show that TEC and Electron Density signi cantly vary with
longitude and latitude. TEC and electron density values decreased from the equator
to the poles, the trough of TEC and electron density observed at the dip equator and
the crests far from the dip equator and decrease on further moving. It is also inves-
tigated that the peak of the electron density are found around 250-380 km above see
level. Its peak value depends on the season which was higher in equinox (SEP-OCT)
and lower in winter (NOV-DEC). Monthly variations of TEC and electron density
illustrates that the maximum values of the density pro le observed in April and goes
to minimum in December. Seasonal variations of TEC and Electron Density clearly
shows that their value is greater in Vernal Equinox than in Autumn Equinox that
shows Equinoctial asymmetry.
Key words:Equatorial Ionization Anomaly (EIA), COSMIC, total electron content
(TEC), Electron Density and Equinoctial asymmetry.