The relation between the polarity of the interplanetary magnetic field and the polar geomagnetic fieldThe relation between the azimuthal component of the interplanetary magnetic field and the polar cap geomagnetic field is discussed. The geomagnetic effects can be described as produced by an ionospheric current system encircling the magnetic pole. The sense of the current is clockwise during toward-sectors and reversed during away-sectors. The importance of this very direct solar-terrestrial relation is stressed. A recent magnetic sunspot cycle model is discussed as inferred from this relationship, the basic feature being that the sun reproduces the same sector pattern during every sunspot cycle.
Document ID
19740048154
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Svalgaard, L. (Stanford University Stanford, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1973
Subject Category
Geophysics
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Conference on Solar Terrestrial Relations