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Dayside Pc2 Waves Associated With Flux Transfer Events in a 3D Hybrid‐Vlasov Simulation.

Authors :
Tesema, F.
Palmroth, M.
Turc, L.
Zhou, H.
Cozzani, G.
Alho, M.
Pfau‐Kempf, Y.
Horaites, K.
Zaitsev, I.
Grandin, M.
Battarbee, M.
Ganse, U.
Workayehu, A.
Suni, J.
Papadakis, K.
Dubart, M.
Tarvus, V.
Source :
Geophysical Research Letters. 2/16/2024, Vol. 51 Issue 3, p1-10. 10p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Flux transfer events (FTEs) are transient magnetic flux ropes at Earth's dayside magnetopause formed due to magnetic reconnection. As they move across the magnetopause surface, they can generate disturbances in the ultralow frequency (ULF) range, which then propagate into the magnetosphere. This study provides evidence of ULF waves in the Pc2 wave frequency range (>0.1 Hz) caused by FTEs during dayside reconnection using a global 3D hybrid‐Vlasov simulation (Vlasiator). These waves resulted from FTE formation and propagation at the magnetopause are particularly associated with large, rapidly moving FTEs. The wave power is stronger in the morning than afternoon, showing local time asymmetry. In the pre and postnoon equatorial regions, significant poloidal and toroidal components are present alongside the compressional component. The noon sector, with fewer FTEs, has lower wave power and limited magnetospheric propagation. Plain Language Summary: The Earth's magnetosphere is a dynamic region shaped by the interplay between the solar wind and Earth's magnetic field. This interaction occurs at the boundary of the magnetosphere (magnetopause) through a process known as magnetic reconnection, giving rise to Flux Transfer Events (FTEs), which are magnetic structures that carry flux and energy into the magnetosphere. These FTEs form either in sudden bursts, patchy patterns or in a continuous, and relatively stable way making the magnetopause surface dynamic. As the FTEs move along the boundary of the magnetosphere, they create compressed regions and lead to wave generation that can extend into the magnetosphere. The study uses an advanced 3D hybrid‐Vlasov simulation model to analyze waves originated from FTE formation and propagation at the magnetopause. We find that rapidly moving and large FTEs have a significant impact on the magnetopause, leading to the generation of ULF waves with frequency above 0.1 Hz. This shows first direct evidence supporting previous theoretical speculations regarding the ability of FTEs to generate waves near the magnetopause. Key Points: Dayside Pc2 waves (>0.1 Hz) have been detected in a 3D hybrid‐Vlasov simulationThese waves exhibit lower intensity within the magnetosphere at noon, compared to the prenoon and postnoon sectorsPc2 waves observed in the simulation are associated with largest and fast moving flux transfer events initiated by subsolar reconnection [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00948276
Volume :
51
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Geophysical Research Letters
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
175327095
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1029/2023GL106756