AbstractMany numerical models of magnetospheric dynamics treat the ionosphere as an inner boundary condition. These models have traditionally used the current continuity condition, treating the ionosphere as a sheet current in which the electric field is electrostatic. A more general boundary condition is suggested that not only is more complete, but also straightforward to implement. Results from a model using this boundary condition applied to the excitation of field line resonances in the magnetosphere are presented.


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    Title :

    Magnetosphere–ionosphere coupling by Alfvén waves: Beyond current continuity


    Contributors:
    Lysak, R.L. (author) / Song, Y. (author)

    Published in:

    Advances in Space Research ; 38 , 8 ; 1713-1719


    Publication date :

    2005-08-16


    Size :

    7 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English





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