Energetic particle penetrations into the inner magnetosphere

Journal Article · Fri Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1980 · J. Geophys. Res.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1029/JA085iA02p00653· OSTI ID:5460402

Ejiri, M; Hoffman, R A; Smith, P H

Data from Explorer 45 (S/sup 3/- A) instruments have revealed characteristics of magnetospheric storm or substorm time energetic particle enhancements in the inner magnetosphere (L< or approx. =5). The properties of the ion 'nose' structure in the dusk hemisphere are examined in detail. A statistical study of the local time dependence of noses places the highest probability of occurrence around 2000 MLT, but hey can be observed even near the noon meridian. It also appears that most noses are not isolated events but will appear on successive passes. A geoelectric field enhancement corresponding to a minimum value of AE of about 205 ..gamma.. seems to be required to convect the particles within the apogee of Explorer 45. The dynamical behavior of the nose characteristics observed along successive orbits is then explained quantitatively by the time-dependent convection theory in a Volland-Stern type geoelectric field (..gamma..=2). These calculations of adiabatic charged particle motions are also applied to expalin the energy spectra and dispersion in penetration distances for both electrons and ions observed in the postmidnight to morning hours. Finally, useful descriptions are given of the dispersion properties of particles penetrating the inter magnetosphere at all local times as a function of time after a sudden enhancement of the geoelectric field.

• Research Organization: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland 20771
• OSTI ID: 5460402
• Journal Information: J. Geophys. Res.; (United States), Vol. 85:A2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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