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The MHD structure of an open magnetotail boundary

Thesis/Dissertation ·
OSTI ID:6687998
The results of a theoretical and observational study of an open magnetotail boundary are presented. An MHD (magnetohydrodynamics) model for the complete magnetotail boundary is presented. The tailward evolution of the rational discontinuity-slow expansion fan model is quantitatively obtained for different magnetosheath magnetic field strengths and orientations. Its properties are studied. Two observational studies of the IMP 8 magnetotail boundary crossings were carried out using an analysis that combines plasma and magnetic field measurements.
Research Organization:
California Univ., Los Angeles, CA (USA)
OSTI ID:
6687998
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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