Characteristics of fluxes of energetic electrons in the transition region during times of enhanced geophysical activity

Journal Article · Thu May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1986 · Cosmic Res. (Engl. Transl.); (United States)

OSTI ID:6931536

Mineev, Y V; Spir'kova, E S

In January 1976, the Interplanetary Magnetospheric Study (IMS) began. During the period January-March 1976, geomagnetic disturbances coincided mainly with a recurring sequence of earth passages through sector structures in the interplanetary magnetic field (IMF). In March, unusually large enhancements in energetic electron fluxes were recorded by Prognoz 4. The observations were made during intersections of the flanks of the transition region (TR) in conditions of enhanced geomagnetic activity, and the enhancements were of significant duration. Intense bursts of these particles were also observed in the outer magnetosphere at high latitudes. We discuss possible mechanisms for creating such formations.

• OSTI ID: 6931536
• Journal Information: Cosmic Res. (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Vol. 23:6
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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