Primary Convener:
Stephen Kaeppler, SRI International

Convener:
Aroh Barjatya, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Stephen Kaeppler, Clemson University
Kenneth Obenberger, Air Force Research Laboratory Albuquerque
Eliana Nossa, Aerospace Corporation El Segundo

Early Career Convener:
Bryce Halter, Air Force Research Laboratory

Chair:
Aroh Barjatya, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Stephen Kaeppler, SRI International
Kenneth Obenberger, Air Force Research Laboratory Albuquerque
Bryce Halter, Air Force Research Laboratory

During the last century, there have been significant advances in understanding E-region physics, and the E-layer has been routinely used by high-frequency (HF) radio and ground radar operators. This session welcomes abstracts that highlight the latest advancements in understanding of the E-region dynamics, as well as open questions related to sporadic E-layer forecast, lower E-layer formation mechanism, as well as novel applications. Papers related to theory, observations, experiments, modeling, E-region data assimilation and neutral density forecasting, and other applications are all encouraged. The session also aims to hear about observations of neutral winds and neutral densities that could further help to investigate various E-region phenomena.

Index Terms
0355 Thermosphere: composition and chemistry
2427 Ionosphere|atmosphere interactions
7837 Neutral particles

Neighborhoods:
4. Beyond Earth