Equatorial and low latitude ionosphere thermosphere interactions

Abstract

Over the recent years the equational and low latitude phenomena in the upper atmosphere have been drawing the attention of Aeronomers and space scientists world-wide. The equatorial region reveals a variety of geophysical phenomena which are perfect examples for the neutral atmosphere and the F-region of the ionosphere to behave as a closely coupled system. The present paper is an overview of these interactive processes and our current understanding and it also touches upon the grey areas which call for a concerted investigation.