The Quiet and Disturbed Plasmasphere,

Abstract

The plasmasphere and its outer surface, the plasmapause, are described from an observational point of view. The main properties of this inner magnetospheric region are briefly recalled. The dynamical response of the plasmasphere to enhancements of geomagnetic activity has also been considered. The peeling off of the nightside plasma-dayside refilling mechanism is also addressed.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADP005692

Entities

People

  • J. Lemaire

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Environments
  • Altitude
  • Electromagnetic Wave Propagation
  • Environment
  • Fluids
  • High Altitude
  • Netherlands
  • Plasmas (Physics)
  • Plasmasphere
  • Spacecraft
  • Spacecraft Charging
  • Wave Propagation

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Space/Atmospheric Physics.
  • Theoretical Analysis.