Earth S Magnetosphere

Author : Wayne Keith,Walter Heikkila
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 642 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128181614

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Earth's Magnetosphere by Wayne Keith,Walter Heikkila Pdf

Earth's Magnetosphere: Formed by the Low Latitude Boundary Layer, Second Edition, provides a fully updated overview of both historical and current data related to the magnetosphere and how it is formed. With a focus on experimental data and space missions, the book goes in depth relating space physics to the Earth’s magnetosphere and its interaction with the solar wind. Starting with Newton’s law, this book also examines Maxwell’s equations and subsidiary equations such as continuity, constitutive relations and the Lorentz transformation, Helmholtz’ theorem, and Poynting’s theorem, among other methods for understanding this interaction. This new edition of Earth’s Magnetosphere is updated with information on such topics as 3D reconnection, space weather implications, recent missions such as MMS, ionosphere outflow and coupling, and the inner magnetosphere. With the addition of end-of-chapter problems as well, this book is an excellent foundational reference for geophysicists, space physicists, plasma physicists, and graduate students alike. Offers an historical perspective of early magnetospheric research, combined with progress up to the present Describes observations from various spacecraft in a variety of regions, with explanations and discussions of each Includes chapters on prompt particle acceleration to high energies, plasma transfer event, and the low latitude boundary layer

Author : Jean-Andre Sauvaud,Zdenek Nemecek
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2004-10-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 1402027664

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Multiscale Processes in the Earth's Magnetosphere: From Interball to Cluster by Jean-Andre Sauvaud,Zdenek Nemecek Pdf

The past forty years of space research have seen a substantial improvement in our understanding of the Earth’s magnetosphere and its coupling with the solar wind and interplanetary magnetic ?eld (IMF). The magnetospheric str- ture has been mapped and major processes determining this structure have been de?ned. However, the picture obtained is too often static. We know how the magnetosphere forms via the interaction of the solar wind and IMF with the Earth’s magnetic ?eld. We can describe the steady state for various upstream conditions but do not really understand the dynamic processes leading from one state to another. The main dif?culty is that the magnetosphere is a comp- cated system with many time constants ranging from fractions of a second to days and the system rarely attains a steady state. Two decades ago, it became clear that further progress would require multi-point measurements. Since then, two multi-spacecraft missions have been launched — INTERBALL in 1995/96 and CLUSTER II in 2000. The objectives of these missions d- fered but were complementary: While CLUSTER is adapted to meso-scale processes, INTERBALL observed larger spatial and temporal scales. However, the number of papers taking advantage of both missions simul- neously is rather small.

Author : Walter Heikkila
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 535 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2011-10-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780444528643

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Earth's Magnetosphere by Walter Heikkila Pdf

The author argues that, after five decades of debate about the interactive of solar wind with the magnetosphere, it is time to get back to basics. Starting with Newton's law, this book also examines Maxwell's equations and subsidiary equations such as continuity, constitutive relations and the Lorentz transformation; Helmholtz' theorem, and Poynting's theorem, among other methods for understanding this interaction. Includes chapters on prompt particle acceleration to high energies, plasma transfer event, and the low latitude boundary layer More than 200 figures illustrate the text Includes a color insert

Author : Joseph E. Borovsky,Gian Luca Delzano,Elena Kronberg ,Cecilia Norgen
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2023-05-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832522493

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Cold-Ion Populations and Cold-Electron Populations in the Earth’s Magnetosphere and Their Impact on the System, 2nd edition by Joseph E. Borovsky,Gian Luca Delzano,Elena Kronberg ,Cecilia Norgen Pdf

Cold-ion populations and cold-electron populations are extremely difficult to measure in the Earth’s magnetosphere, and their properties, evolutions, and controlling factors are poorly understood. They are sometimes referred to as the “hidden populations”. But they are known to have multiple impacts on the behavior of the global magnetospheric system. These impacts include (a) the reduction of the dayside reconnection rate and consequently the reduction of solar-wind/magnetosphere coupling, (b) alteration of the growth rate and saturation amplitudes of plasma waves resulting in alterations of the energization rates of the radiation belts, (c) changes in plasma-wave properties resulting in changes in the loss rates of the ring current and radiation belts, (d) changes in the mass density of the magnetosphere resulting in changes in the radial diffusion of the radiation belts, (e) spatial and temporal structuring of the aurora, (f) altering magnetotail reconnection, (g) changing spacecraft charging, and (h) acting as sources for warm and hot magnetospheric populations. A recent workshop on the cold-particle populations of the magnetosphere inspired new work on the outstanding problems caused by a lack of understanding of those cold populations. This Research Topic will collect reports of that new work and will stimulate the formation of author teams to write review articles on what is known and what needs to be known. Commentaries assessing the present situation and guiding the research field into the future will be solicited from the community. Methods articles describing new measurement techniques and new spaceflight mission concepts will be welcomed.

Author : Denny Oliveira,Daniel Welling,Hyomin Kim,Christine Gabrielse,Jone Peter Reistad,Karl Laundal
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2023-04-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832521472

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Understanding the Causes of Asymmetries in Earth's Magnetosphere-Ionosphere System by Denny Oliveira,Daniel Welling,Hyomin Kim,Christine Gabrielse,Jone Peter Reistad,Karl Laundal Pdf

Author : McElhinny
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1984-01-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080954639

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The Earth's Magnetic Field : Its History, Origin, and Planetary Perspective by McElhinny Pdf

The Earth's Magnetic Field : Its History, Origin, and Planetary Perspective

Author : Romain Maggiolo,Nicolas André,Hiroshi Hasegawa,Daniel T. Welling
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 61 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119815648

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Space Physics and Aeronomy, Magnetospheres in the Solar System by Romain Maggiolo,Nicolas André,Hiroshi Hasegawa,Daniel T. Welling Pdf

Überblick über den aktuellen Wissensstand und künftige Forschungsrichtungen in der Magnetosphärenphysik In den sechs Jahrzehnten seit der Einführung des Begriffs ?Magnetosphäre? sind über den magnetisierten Raum, der jeden Körper in unserem Sonnensystem umgibt, viele Theorien entstanden und viele Erkenntnisse gewonnen worden. Jede Magnetosphäre ist einzigartig und verhält sich doch entsprechend den universellen physikalischen Vorgängen. Der Band ?Magnetospheres in the Solar System? enthält Beiträge von Experten für Experimentalphysik, theoretische Physik und numerische Modellierung, die einen Überblick über verschiedene Magnetosphären vermitteln, von der winzigen Magnetosphäre des Merkur bis zu den gewaltigen planetarischen Magnetosphären von Jupiter und Saturn. Das Werk bietet insbesondere: * Einen kompakten Überblick über die Geschichte der Magnetosphäre, ihre Grundsätze und Gleichungen * Eine Zusammenfassung der grundlegenden Prozesse in der Magnetospährenphysik * Instrumente und Techniken zur Untersuchung von Prozessen in der Magnetosphäre * Eine besondere Schwerpunktsetzung auf die Magnetosphäre der Erde und ihre Dynamik * Eine Darstellung der planetaren Magnetfelder und Magnetosphären im gesamten Sonnensystem * Eine Definition der künftigen Forschungsrichtungen in der Magnetosphärenphysik Die Amerikanische Geophysikalische Vereinigung fördert die wissenschaftliche Erforschung der Erde und des Weltraums zum Wohle der Menschheit. In ihren Publikationen werden wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse veröffentlicht, die Forschern, Studenten und Fachkräften zur Verfügung stehen.

Author : Frederick W. Menk,Colin L. Waters
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2013-07-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783527652075

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Magnetoseismology by Frederick W. Menk,Colin L. Waters Pdf

Written by a researcher at the forefront of the field, this first comprehensive account of magnetoseismology conveys the physics behind these movements and waves, and explains how to detect and investigate them. Along the way, it describes the principles as applied to remote sensing of near-Earth space and related remote sensing techniques, while also comparing and intercalibrating magnetoseismology with other techniques. The example applications include advanced data analysis techniques that may find wider used in areas ranging from geophysics to medical imaging, and remote sensing using radar systems that are of relevance to defense surveillance systems. As a result, the book not only reviews the status quo, but also anticipates new developments. With many figures and illustrations, some in full color, plus additional computational codes for analysis and evaluation. Aimed at graduate readers, the text assumes knowledge of electromagnetism and physical processes at degree level, but introductory chapters will provide an overview of the relevant plasma physics and magnetospheric physics. The book will thus be of interest to entry-level and established researchers in physics of the Earth's magnetosphere and ionosphere, as well as to students, academics and scientifically literate laypersons with an interest in understanding space weather processes and how these relate to the dynamic behavior of near-Earth space.

Author : Billy McCormac
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401028967

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Earth’s Magnetospheric Processes by Billy McCormac Pdf

This book contains the lectures presented at the Summer Advanced Institute and Ninth ESRO Summer School which was held in Cortina, Italy, during the period August 30 through September 10, 1971. One hundred seventy-nine persons from eight een different countries attended. The authors and the publisher have made a special effort for rapid publication of an up-to-date status of the particles, fields, and processes in the earth's magnetosphere, which is an ever changing area. Special thanks are due to the lecturers for their diligent preparation and excellent presentations. The individual lectures and the published papers were deliberately limited; the author's cooperation in conforming to these specifications is greatly appreciated. The contents of the book are organized by sub ject area rather than in the order in which papers were presented during the Institute/ School. Many thanks are due to Drs J. Ronald Burrows, James W. Dungey, Harry Elliot, Roger Gendrin, Edward W. Hones, Jr. , Reimar Liist, and J. Ortner who served as session chairmen during the Institute and contributed greatly to its success by skill fully directing the discussion period in a stimulating manner after each lecture. Many persons contributed to the success of the Institute/School. The co-chairman, Dr Reimar Liist, was most helpful during all phases of the preparation and planning. Drs J. Ronald Burrows, Harry Elliot, Carl-Gunne Fiilthammar, M. Giorgi, J. Ortner, J. R. U. Page, Alois Schardt, James A. Van Allen, and Martin Walt were especially helpful in preparing the technical program.

Author : Kyoung-Joo Hwang,Hiroshi Hasegawa,Katariina Nykyri,Takuma Nakamura,Simon Wing
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2022-06-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889763191

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Micro- to Macro-Scale Dynamics of Earth’s Flank Magnetopause by Kyoung-Joo Hwang,Hiroshi Hasegawa,Katariina Nykyri,Takuma Nakamura,Simon Wing Pdf

Author : Kilifarska N.A.,Bakmutov V.G.,Melnyk G.V.
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2020-06-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128193471

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The Hidden Link Between Earth’s Magnetic Field and Climate by Kilifarska N.A.,Bakmutov V.G.,Melnyk G.V. Pdf

The Hidden Link Between Earth’s Magnetic Field and Climate offers a new framework of understanding and interpretation for both well-known and less known relations between different geophysical and meteorological variables which can improve the quality of climate modeling. The book reviews the most current research on both current and paleo data to introduce a causal chain of interactions between the geomagnetic field, energetic particles which bombard the Earth’s atmosphere, ozone and humidity near the tropopause, and surface temperature. The impacts of these complicated interactions is not uniformly distributed over the globe, thus contributing to our understanding of regional differences in climatic changes and the asymmetrical ozone distribution over the globe. Covers the newly discovered autocatalytic cycle for ozone production in the lower stratosphere, providing a better understanding of the heterogeneous distribution of ozone globally Outlines a mechanism for the lower stratospheric ozone influence on the temperature and humidity of the upper troposphere Provides a single resource on research in energetic particles’ modulation by heterogeneous geomagnetic fields, mechanisms of the influence of particles on the atmospheric ozone, and the influence of ozone on climate

Author : Ronald T. Merrill,M. W. McElhinny,Phillip L. McFadden
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Nature
ISBN : 012491246X

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The Magnetic Field of the Earth by Ronald T. Merrill,M. W. McElhinny,Phillip L. McFadden Pdf

Topics involved in studies of the Earth's magnetic field and its secular variation range from the intricate observations of geomagnetism, to worldwide studies of archeomagnetism and paleomagnetism, through to the complex mathematics of dynamo theory. Traditionally these different aspects of geomagnetism have in the main been studied and presented in isolation from each other. This text draws together these lines of inquiry into an integrated framework to highlight the interrelationships and thus to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the geomagnetic field.

Author : Keith L. McDonald,Robert H. Gunst
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Geomagnetism
ISBN : UCSD:31822007470818

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An Analysis of the Earth's Magnetic Field from 1935 to 1965 by Keith L. McDonald,Robert H. Gunst Pdf

Author : Girija Rajaram,P. R. Pisharoty
Publisher : Oxford & IBH Publishers
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105025080602

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The Earth's Magnetic Field by Girija Rajaram,P. R. Pisharoty Pdf

Brought out on the occasion of 150 years of Coloba-Alibag Observatories of India

Author : Cynthia Anne Cattell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCAL:C2938869

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Magnetic Field-aligned Currents in the Earth's Magnetosphere by Cynthia Anne Cattell Pdf