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Ionosphere-magnetosphere coupling and convection

Authors :
Wolf, R. A
Spiro, R. W
Source :
ESA Achievements of the Intern. Magnetospheric Study (IMS).
Publication Year :
1984
Publisher :
United States: NASA Center for Aerospace Information (CASI), 1984.

Abstract

The following international Magnetospheric Study quantitative models of observed ionosphere-magnetosphere events are reviewed: (1) a theoretical model of convection; (2) algorithms for deducing ionospheric current and electric-field patterns from sets of ground magnetograms and ionospheric conductivity information; and (3) empirical models of ionospheric conductances and polar cap potential drop. Research into magnetic-field-aligned electric fields is reviewed, particularly magnetic-mirror effects and double layers.

Subjects

Subjects :
Geophysics

Details

Language :
English
Database :
NASA Technical Reports
Journal :
ESA Achievements of the Intern. Magnetospheric Study (IMS)
Notes :
NSF AM-82-06026, , NGR-44-006-137, , NAGW-482, , F19628-83-K-0016
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsnas.19850016298
Document Type :
Report