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Geomagnetic sudden impulses and storm sudden commencements - A note on terminology

Journal Article · · EOS, Transactions, American Geophysical Union; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1029/90EO00350· OSTI ID:5510882
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  1. NOAA, Space Environment Laboratory, Boulder, CO (United States) JPL, Pasadena, CA (United States)
The definitions of and distinctions between storm sudden commencements (SSCs) and geomagnetic sudden impulses (SIs) are examined and present definitions of SIs and SSCs are modernized. Quantitative definitions of the two terms are recommended. 45 refs.
OSTI ID:
5510882
Journal Information:
EOS, Transactions, American Geophysical Union; (United States), Journal Name: EOS, Transactions, American Geophysical Union; (United States) Vol. 71; ISSN 0096-3941; ISSN EOSTA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English