Signatures and consequences in the I-T system, of transient magnetic reconnection
Abstract
The interaction of the solar wind, with the Earth's magnetosphere, triggers transient events of significant dayside energy deposition. We present a theoretical framework that orders the logical cause and effect sequences of common: magnetic reconnection [flux-transfer] events, soft particle dumping and pole-ward moving auroral forms, electron heating, onset of flow-jet channels, consequent ion-heating, resultant plasma up-flow, and neutral particle heating, leading to neutral upwelling. We present data from optical imaging, incoherent scatter radar, and satellite observations supportive of the framework. We present model outputs based on the theory. The consistency of theory and observation within this framework supports its value for orienting future studies and progress.
- Publication:
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AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts
- Pub Date:
- December 2016
- Bibcode:
- 2016AGUFMSM44A..10C
- Keywords:
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- 2723 Magnetic reconnection;
- MAGNETOSPHERIC PHYSICSDE: 2724 Magnetopause and boundary layers;
- MAGNETOSPHERIC PHYSICSDE: 2740 Magnetospheric configuration and dynamics;
- MAGNETOSPHERIC PHYSICSDE: 2794 Instruments and techniques;
- MAGNETOSPHERIC PHYSICS