Theoretical aspects of ionosphere-magnetosphere-solar wind coupling

Conference · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1985 · Adv. Space Res.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6019377

Southwood, D J

Magnetospheric plasma distributions are examined, emphasizing the explanatory power of the open model of the magnetosphere. Attention is then given to the role of MHD wave phenomena both as transients and as standing structures in the coupled flow system. Finally the physics of the magnetopause flux transfer events is discussed. The logic of the existing interpretation suggests a miniature twin vortex convection system should be created in part of the polar cap ionosphere magnetically connecting to the magnetopause flux tube. 41 references.

• Research Organization: Imperial College of Science and Technology, London, England
• OSTI ID: 6019377
• Report Number(s): CONF-8406167-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Adv. Space Res.; (United States) Journal Volume: 5:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

640203* -- Atmospheric Physics-- Magnetospheric Phenomena-- (-1987)
71 CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS
GENERAL PHYSICS
CONVECTION
EARTH ATMOSPHERE
EARTH MAGNETOSPHERE
ENERGY TRANSFER
GEOMAGNETIC FIELD
HEAT TRANSFER
HYDROMAGNETIC WAVES
INTERACTIONS
MAGNETIC FIELDS
MAGNETIC FLUX
MAGNETOPAUSE
MASS TRANSFER
PLASMA DRIFT
SOLAR ACTIVITY
SOLAR WIND
STANDING WAVES