Software for the automatic scaling of critical frequency f0F2 and MUF(3000) F2 from ionograms appliedat the Ionospheric Observatory of Gibilmanna

Software for the automatic scaling of critical frequency f0F2 and MUF(3000)F2 from ionograms was developed
and applied to the ionograms produced by the new Advanced Ionospheric Sounder installed at the Ionospheric
Observatory of Gibilmanna. A test based on 1124 ionograms recorded in normal ionospheric condition was performed
comparing the automatically scaled parameters with the corresponding ones obtained by the standard
manual method. The results of a preliminary test performed during a strong magnetic ionospheric storm are also
presented.