A Time-Dependent Three-Dimensional Simulation of the Earth's Magnetosphere: Reconnection Events.

Abstract

This paper presents the results of a 3-D simulation of the earth's magnetosphere. The simulation region covered -100 Re < or = x < or = 30 Re, (Y) < or = 40 Re and (Z) < or = Re. The solar wind parameters were Bz = -2 gamma, density of 5 cc and velocity of 400 km/sec. The results show the existence of multiple x-points in the tail. Strong plasma flow is seen to exist in both earthward and tailward directions during formation of neutral lines. The exact magnetic field and plasma behavior is found to be very position dependent. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 22, 1981
Accession Number
ADA109831

Entities

People

  • Joel A. Fedder
  • John G. Lyon
  • K. Hain
  • Stephen H. Brecht

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Geography
  • Geometric Forms
  • Lines (Geometry)
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Military Research
  • New York
  • Observation
  • Physics
  • Planetary Sciences
  • Simulations
  • Solar Wind
  • Space Sciences
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Space/Atmospheric Physics.