Generation of a strong magnetic field using uniform heat flux at the surface of the core
Abstract
Numerical simulations that assume realistic core-fluid viscosities have been unsuccessful in fully reproducing the unique characteristics of the Earth's geomagnetic field. An evaluation of boundary conditions suggests that the prescription of a uniform heat flux at the core's surface could generate a more Earth-like magnetic field.
- Publication:
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Nature Geoscience
- Pub Date:
- November 2009
- DOI:
- 10.1038/ngeo643
- Bibcode:
- 2009NatGe...2..802S