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High time resolution observations of the solar wind and backstreaming ions in the earth's foreshock region

Journal Article · · Geophys. Res. Lett.; (United States)
The interaction of the solar wind with ions backstreaming from the earth's bow shock is studied at high time resolution. It turns out that the bulk velocity of the solar wind oscillates, both in magnitude and direction, with typical periods of approx.1 minute in presence of the 'diffuse' ion population. Oscillations of comparable periods are also observed in the angular distribution and energy spectrum of the diffuse ions.
Research Organization:
Laboratorio Plasma Spazio, CNR, Frascati, Italy
OSTI ID:
5365252
Journal Information:
Geophys. Res. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Geophys. Res. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 7:5; ISSN GPRLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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