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Weimer Ionosphere Models
Entry ID: ION_WEIMER
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Summary
Abstract: Weimer models are statistical electric potential models for the high-latitude
ionosphere, developed by Daniel Weimer of Mission Research Corporation. Past
satellite measurements of ionospheric electric fields, and the simultaneous
measurements of solar wind and interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) conditions,
have been used to create an empirical model of the high-latitude electric
potential pattern.

The CCMC is using the IDL version of the Weimer models and added code to
accomodate the input from the CCMC-developed web interface. The CCMC is running
Weimer-2K model in real time, driven by ACE solar wind data.
Related URL
Link: GET DATA
Description: Real-time electric potential with Weimer 2K model.

Link: GET SERVICE
Description: This is the web interface for the visualization of the Weimer predictive
ionospheric model.

Link: VIEW RELATED INFORMATION
Description: A New Model for Prediction of Ionospheric Electric Potentials as a Function of
the IMF.

Link: VIEW RELATED INFORMATION
Description: Substorm Influence on the Ionospheric Convection Patterns.
Service Citation
Originators: Dr. Daniel R. Weimer
Title: Weimer Ionosphere Models
Provider: Community Coordinated Modeling Center
URL: http://ccmc.gsfc.nasa.gov/models/modelinfo.php?model=Weimer
Service Keywords
MODELS >SOLAR-ATMOSPHERE/SPACE-WEATHER MODELS   [Definition]
Science Keywords
SUN-EARTH INTERACTIONS >IONOSPHERE/MAGNETOSPHERE DYNAMICS >ELECTRIC FIELDS/ELECTRIC CURRENTS   [Definition]
SUN-EARTH INTERACTIONS >IONOSPHERE/MAGNETOSPHERE DYNAMICS >MAGNETIC FIELDS/MAGNETIC CURRENTS   [Definition]
SUN-EARTH INTERACTIONS >IONOSPHERE/MAGNETOSPHERE DYNAMICS >PLASMA WAVES   [Definition]
SUN-EARTH INTERACTIONS >IONOSPHERE/MAGNETOSPHERE DYNAMICS >SOLAR WIND   [Definition]
ISO Topic Category
GEOSCIENTIFIC INFORMATION
Keywords
Models
Space Models
Solar Wind
Solar Wind Magnetic Field
Ionospheric Electrostatic Potential
Service Provider
Community Coordinated Modeling Center, Geospace Physics Lab, Heliospheric Science Division, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA

Service Provider Personnel
Name: MICHAEL HESSE
Phone: 301-286-8224
Fax: 301-286-1648
Email: Michael.Hesse at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA
Goddard Space Flight Center
Mailstop 674.0
 City: Greenbelt
Province or State: MD
Postal Code: 20771
Country: USA
Distribution Media
Distribution_Media: Online
Personnel
LUTZ RASTAETTER
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Email: lutz.rastaetter-1 at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA
Goddard Space Flight Center
Mailstop 674.0
City: Greenbelt
Province or State: MD
Postal Code: 20771
Country: USA

DANIEL R. WEIMER
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: (603) 886-8860 x211
Email: dweimer at mrcnh.com
Contact Address:
5050 Lincoln Drive
City: Edina
Province or State: MN
Postal Code: 55436
Country: USA

TYLER B. STEVENS
Role: SERF AUTHOR
Phone: (301) 614-6898
Fax: 301-614-5268
Email: Tyler.B.Stevens at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
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City: Greenbelt
Province or State: MD
Postal Code: 20771
Country: USA
Publications/References
Weimer, D. R., Models of high-latitude electric potentials derived with a least
error fit of spherical harmonic coefficients, Journal of Geophysical Research.,
100, 19,595-19,607, 1995.

Weimer, D. R., A flexible IMF dependent model of high-latitude electric
potentials having "space weather" applications, Geophysical Research Letter,
23, 2549-2553, 1996.

Weimer, D. R., An improved model of ionospheric electric potentials including
substorm perturbations and application to the GEM November 24, 1996 event,
Journal of Geophysical Research, 106, 407, 2001.
Creation and Review Dates
SERF Creation Date: 2006-08-14
SERF Last Revision Date: 2008-06-04
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