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  • Geophysics
  • Space Physics
  • Atmospheric Science

Background:

  • Ionospheric tomography reconstruction using Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) observations is an ill-posed problem.
  • Existing methods often struggle with computational efficiency and reconstruction quality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and validate an adaptive smoothness constraint algorithm for improved ionospheric tomography.
  • To enhance the computational efficiency and accuracy of three-dimensional ionospheric imaging.

Main Methods:

  • Developed an adaptive smoothness constraint algorithm that adjusts constrained weight coefficients.
  • Validated the algorithm through numerical simulations and statistical analysis of reconstructed errors.
  • Applied the algorithm to reconstruct 3D ionospheric images using real GNSS data.

Main Results:

  • The adaptive algorithm significantly improved computational efficiency and reconstructed image quality.
  • Numerical simulations confirmed the algorithm's feasibility and superiority over traditional methods.
  • Reconstructed ionospheric images showed reasonable results consistent with general ionospheric behavior, including phase storm effects.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed adaptive smoothness constraint algorithm effectively resolves the ill-posed nature of ionospheric tomography.
  • The algorithm provides a superior method for reconstructing 3D ionospheric images, enhancing our understanding of ionospheric phenomena, including space weather impacts.