Geomagnetic Disturbances
Abstract
Interactions of the changing magnetic field of the Sun with the Earth's magnetosphere cause geomagnetic activity. We seek to understand the physical processes that affect the inputs to the terrestrial system and generate geomagnetospheric disturbances. The goal is to understand how solar activity originates, how it is expressed in the corona and interplanetary medium, and how it ultimately affects the terrestrial environment. We are working to develop tools that can, from photospheric observations, reliably forecast the solar events and solar wind conditions that cause the geomagnetic disturbances that impact human activities on and near the Earth.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA537680
Entities
People
- J. T. Hoeksema
- Philip Scherrer
Organizations
- Stanford University