Relation between precipitation of energetic electrons, field-aligned currents, and the westward electrojet

Journal Article · Tue Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1988 · Cosmic Res. (Engl. Transl.); (United States)

OSTI ID:5810399

Dronov, A V; Tsirs, V E

We have investigated the relation between the precipitation of energetic electrons and protons (>30 keV), field aligned currents, and the position of the westward electrojet during the active phase of substorms. Our work is based on measurements by Kosmos-426 in November 11-12 and 22-25, 1971, and by Kosmos-900 and Interkosmos-17 in December 1-2, 1977. Maximum fluxes of precipitating energetic electrons arrive in the region of outflowing current. Maximum fluxes of protons are precipitated preferentially in regions of inflowing current. During the active phase of substorms, the maximum fluxes of energetic electrons are recorded at the leading edge of the westward electrojet.

• OSTI ID: 5810399
• Journal Information: Cosmic Res. (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Vol. 26:3; Other Information: Translated from Kosm. Issled.; 26: No. 3, 457-462(May-Jun 1988)
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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