Preliminary search for evidence of flux transfer events seen in the ionospheric electric field above the south geographic pole

The ionospheric electric field data set that was obtained by the 1985-1986 South Pole balloon campaign is being searched for evidence of the ionospheric signature of flux transfer events (FTEs). The objective of the search is to compile a list of events that can be compared with the various competing models of FTE ground signatures. This paper presents 6 hr of data centered on local magnetic noon on Jan. 7, 1987. At least three candidate events can be seen in the data.