Observations of the magnetospheric boundary layers

Details Observations of the magnetospheric boundary layers Observations of the magnetospheric boundary layers

Sep 1984

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1984esasp.217...77e&link_type=abstract

In ESA Achievements of the Intern. Magnetospheric Study (IMS) p 77-83 (SEE N85-24544 14-46)

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Atmospheric Physics, Earth Magnetosphere, International Magnetospheric Study, Planetary Boundary Layer, Boundary Layer Plasmas, Heavy Ions, High Temperature Plasmas, Plasma-Particle Interactions, Solar Terrestrial Interactions, Solar Wind

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Results on magnetospheric boundary layers are reviewed, emphasizing their dynamical importance based on hot plasma observations, energetic particle signatures, heavy ion contributions and the effects of wave-particle interactions. Satellite plasma observations show that 1% to 2% of the oncoming solar wind plasma enters the magnetosphere and is initially transported within the magnetospheric boundary layer. Some of this boundary layer plasma is entrained within the Earth's magnetotail where it can be accelerated. Tests are needed to determine the relative contributions of the primary acceleration processes whose effects are especially evident in the plasma sheet boundary layer.

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