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Sq

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009167

The symbol representing the solar quiet daily variation of the Earth's magnetic field, which is a regular, diurnal fluctuation caused by solar radiation. This variation is primarily driven by electric currents generated in the E-region of the ionosphere due to tidal motions of the neutral atmosphere. The Sq current system is strongest during local daytime hours and varies with season and solar activity.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-009167
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009167",
  "term": "Sq",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The symbol representing the solar quiet daily variation of the Earth's magnetic field, which is a regular, diurnal fluctuation caused by solar radiation. This variation is primarily driven by electric currents generated in the E-region of the ionosphere due to tidal motions of the neutral atmosphere. The Sq current system is strongest during local daytime hours and varies with season and solar activity.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/sq/"
}

Record 9,011 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.