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Global problems in magnetospheric plasma physics and prospects for their solutionSelected problems in magnetospheric plasma physics are critically reviewed. The discussion is restricted to questions that are 'global' in nature (i.e., involve the magnetosphere as a whole) and that are beyond the stage of systematic survey or isolated study requirements. Only low-energy particle aspects are discussed. The article focuses on the following subjects: (1) the effect of the interplanetary magnetic field on the topography, topology, and stability of the magnetospheric boundary; (2) solar-wind plasma entry into the magnetosphere; (3) plasma storage and release mechanisms in the magnetospheric tail; and (4) magnetic-field-aligned currents and magnetosphere-ionosphere interactions. A brief discussion of the prospects for the solution of these problems during and after the International Magnetospheric Study is given.
Document ID
19780033866
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
External Source(s)
Authors
Roederer, J. G.
(Denver, University Denver, Colo., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1977
Publication Information
Publication: Space Science Reviews
Volume: 21
Subject Category
Geophysics
Accession Number
78A17775
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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