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Investigation of the association of magnetopause instability with interplanetary sector structureThe variation of the solar wind parameters (speed, magnetic field intensity, and proton density) and geomagnetic disturbance with location within the interplanetary sector structure is well established. The Kelvin-Helmholtz instability of the magnetopause provides a mechanism for the initiation of worldwide geomagnetic disturbance. Since the Kelvin-Helmholtz mechanism depends on an integration of several of the solar wind parameters, it was considered of interest to see how it varies within the sector structure. Support is given to the idea that the integration of the solar wind parameters via Kelvin-Helmholtz instability is an important concept in understanding geomagnetic disturbance.
Document ID
19740038950
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Boller, B. R.
Stolov, H. L.
(City College New York, N.Y., United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1974
Publication Information
Publication: Journal of Geophysical Research
Volume: 79
Subject Category
Geophysics
Accession Number
74A21700
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSG-197-62
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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