Coordinated Radar, Optical and Satellite Analysis of Plasma Sheet-Subauroral Ionospheric Coupling via Meso-Scale Flow Channels
Abstract
The objective of this study is to develop understanding of subauroral polarization streams (SAPS) to include dynamic coupling with the magnetosphere. They will investigate how plasma sheet flow channels affect density and flow dynamics by determining influences of plasma sheet flow channels on SAPS structure and dynamics. Determination of the evolution of plasma density structures will lead to the identification of the plasma sheet flow channels and enhanced ring current populations that drive transient SAPS flow enhancements.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Mar 23, 2016
- Source ID
- FA95501510179
Entities
People
- Yukitoshi Nishimura
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- United States Air Force
- University of California, Los Angeles