Simultaneous observations of field-aligned currents and plasma drift velocities by Atmosphere Explorer C

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Jan 1980

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1980jgr....85..151b&link_type=abstract

Journal of Geophysical Research, vol. 85, Jan. 1, 1980, p. 151-159.

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Atmospheric Electricity, Electric Current, Explorer 51 Satellite, Field Aligned Currents, Ionospheric Conductivity, Plasmasphere, Magnetic Fields, Magnetometers, Polar Regions

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The three-axis flux gate magnetometer on board the Atmosphere Explorer C (AE-C) has provided an additional magnetic field data set to the already broad spectrum of AE-C measurement. The results of an investigation into the feasibility of using the magnetometer for scientific purposes are described. It is shown that within the limitations inherent in the device and in the data reduction technique used, meaningful results can be obtained when the spacecraft is in the spinning mode. From a comparison between the field-aligned current signatures and the simultaneously observed ion convection velocity, it proved possible to locate regions of ionospheric conductivity gradients.

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