Physics
Scientific paper
Mar 1982
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1982jgr....87.1504t&link_type=abstract
Journal of Geophysical Research, vol. 87, Mar. 1, 1982, p. 1504-1516.
Physics
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Ats, Geomagnetic Micropulsations, Geomagnetism, Harmonic Analysis, Power Spectra, Satellite Observation, Geosynchronous Orbits, Magnetic Anomalies, Magnetic Field Configurations, Magnetohydrodynamic Waves, Plasma Density, Spectrum Analysis, Statistical Analysis
Scientific paper
Power spectra of magnetic pulsations observed at synchronous orbit by the ATS 6 satellite often show several spectral peaks simultaneously. Such pulsations, called harmonic events because of the nearly constant separation between successive peaks, are continuously observed in the dayside in the Pc 3-4 frequency range (6.6-100 mHz). The harmonic events are seen clearly only in the east-west magnetic field component. The spectral peaks are regularly spaced with a typical minimum separation of 14 mHz in the morning gradually decreasing to 10 mHz in the afternoon. In the dynamic spectra of harmonic events, the fundamental mode is usually absent. In addition, the relative amplitudes of the higher harmonics depend on the magnetic latitude. These observed features can be explained by a standing Alfven wave consisting of many discrete harmonic frequencies. A statistical analysis of power spectra demonstrates that at least 10-30% of Pc 3 pulsations can be classified as harmonic events. For a selected event on August 7, 1975, the plasma mass density at the synchronous orbit is estimated to be 3-8 hydrogen mass/cu cm.
McPherron Robert L.
Takahashi Keitaro
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