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Kóta, J. and Jokipii, J.R. (1991). The role of corotating interaction regions in cosmic-ray modulation. Geophysical Research Letters 18: doi: 10.1029/91GL02307. issn: 0094-8276. |
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We present the first global simulations of the modulation of galactic cosmic rays by a three-dimensional solar wind with corotating interaction regions. The cosmic-ray transport equation is solved in a computed wind and magnetic-field model. The results show both the previously-neglected small-scale response to CIR's and global, drift-dominated, effects which are similar to previous models. Our model predicts a correlation between the local magnetic field and the rate of decrease of the cosmic-ray intensity which is similar to that observed. This is found to be due to inhibited diffusion. We suggest that such small-scale variations are local and that they do not change significantly the global cosmic-ray structure except, perhaps, near sunspot maximum. ¿ American Geophysical Union 1991 |
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Keywords
Interplanetary Physics, Cosmic rays, Interplanetary Physics, Heliopause and solar wind termination, Interplanetary Physics, Interplanetary shocks, Interplanetary Physics, Flare and stream dynamics |
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American Geophysical Union 2000 Florida Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20009-1277 USA 1-202-462-6900 1-202-328-0566 service@agu.org |
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