What instruments can measure electron density in the ionosphere?

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Is there an instrument or has there been an instrument that measures electron density in the ionosphere (50km - 450km)?
 
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Anthony LaRosa said:
Is there an instrument or has there been an instrument that measures electron density in the ionosphere (50km - 450km)?

yes there is, a simple google search would have reveiled that ... one of many references ...
http://www.nrl.navy.mil/media/news-releases/2014/nrl-to-launch-ssuli-on-april-3rd-will-measure-ionosphere-electron-density Dave
 
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