A statistical determination of the shape and position of the geomagnetic neutral sheet

Details A statistical determination of the shape and position of the geomagnetic neutral sheet A statistical determination of the shape and position of the geomagnetic neutral sheet

Feb 1980

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1980jgr....85..775f&link_type=abstract

Journal of Geophysical Research, vol. 85, Feb. 1, 1980, p. 775-780.

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Geomagnetic Tail, Imp, Magnetic Field Configurations, Magnetic Measurement, Neutral Sheets, Statistical Analysis, Explorer 43 Satellite, Explorer 47 Satellite, Explorer 50 Satellite, Geomagnetism, Spacecraft Trajectories

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Using 2.5-minute average field values from Imp 6, 7, and 8 magnetic field measurements, the standard magnetotail neutral sheet (MNS) model is examined. The best representation for the MNS is found to be an arched surface which crosses the solar magnetospheric equatorial plane on the flanks of the tail about 18 earth radii (ER) from the tail axis; the surface is anchored to the geomagnetic dipole at a hinging distance of 10.5 ER. In addition, the shape and position of the neutral sheet (NS) do not vary significantly with distance down the tail, but the NS is anchored somewhat closer to the earth during disturbed geomagnetic conditions.

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