Modeling subauroral polarization streams equatorward of the plasmapause footprints

Balázs Pintér, S. D. Thom, R. L. Balthazor, H. Vo, G. J. Bailey

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121 Wedi eu Llwytho i Lawr (Pure)

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We report on a modeling study on the effects of subauroral polarization stream (SAPS) events equatorward of the plasmapause footprints, using the Sheffield Coupled Thermosphere-Ionosphere-Plasmasphere (CTIP) model. SAPS events are simulated by imposing a poleward electric field for 2 hours in the premidnight sector between 50° and 60° magnetic latitude. The presence of the SAPS results in a decrease in vertical total electron count and F region ion density, while the height of the F region can rise by up to 100 km. A study of the relative importance of the physical processes finds that the most significant contribution is the temperature increase due to ion-neutral friction, resulting in increased reaction rates of O+ loss. The recovery time for the SAPS studied is up to 10 hours
Iaith wreiddiolSaesneg
CyfnodolynJournal of Geophysical Research
Cyfrol111
Rhif cyhoeddiA10
StatwsCyhoeddwyd - 13 Hyd 2006

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