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Rotation of hydromagnetic waves between the magnetosphere and the ground

Journal Article · · J. Geophys. Res.; (United States)
We show, via an analysis of ground-based magnetic field data and fixed-frequency VLF signals propagating in the whistler mode in the magnetospheric hydromagnetic waves (having periods of approx.60--120 s) observed on the ground have their wave ellipse orientations rotated by ..pi../2 from their orientations in the magnetosphere. This analysis provides a detailed nonstatistical confirmation of recent theoretical predictions of the rotation effect of the ionosphere/atmosphere/ground on hydromagnetic waves.
Research Organization:
Physics and Engineering Laboratory, DSIR, Loer Hutt, New Zealand
OSTI ID:
5555644
Journal Information:
J. Geophys. Res.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Geophys. Res.; (United States) Vol. 84:A12; ISSN JGREA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English