Neutral point detection by satellites
Abstract
The concept of a neutral point depends on the physical phenomena described. The regions with B ≲ 1γ detected by Schindler and Ness may be interpreted as neutral regions for the ion-tearing process. The assumption of the presence of a multiple neutral point structure (with temporal variations) is still the most promising interpretation of the Explorer 34 data. Alternatives suggested by Russell lead to difficulties. Nevertheless, the final answer can come only from multiple satellite systems. A 1-day displacement of the day count in the data discussed by Schindler and Ness is corrected.
- Publication:
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Journal of Geophysical Research
- Pub Date:
- December 1974
- DOI:
- 10.1029/JA079i034p05297
- Bibcode:
- 1974JGR....79.5297S
- Keywords:
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- Earth Magnetosphere;
- Magnetic Field Configurations;
- Neutral Sheets;
- Satellite Observation;
- Current Sheets;
- Explorer 34 Satellite;
- Geomagnetic Tail;
- Ion Distribution;
- Magnetic Storms;
- Geophysics;
- Particles and Fields-Magnetosphere: Magnetic tail