Resolution (1987): Upper atmosphere and geomagnetic observations in low latitude regions

IUGG, noting that a useful suggestion by the Interdivisional Commission on Developing Countries of IAGA has been made for a concentrated study (at least during 1989-1990) of equatorial aeronomy and geomagnetism, greatly influenced by equatorial electrojet effects, contributing essentially to

1. encouragement of low latitude countries to complement the existing research programs in the middle and high latitude regions, and
2. improved understanding of coupling between the Earth's immediate environmental space and the upper atmosphere, in particular of the specific and exclusively equatorial confined phenomena

recommends member countries

1. to initiate and support experiments on upper atmosphere and geomagnetism in low latitude regions at different longitudes over the world,
2. to provide some cost-effective or available instruments to low latitude countries willing to participate in these global geophysical studies,
3. to collaborate with the Interdivisional Commission on Developing Countries of IAGA for matters concerning the detailed plans and practical arrangements of this study.