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Coroniti, F.V., Scarf, F.L., Frank, L.A. and Lepping, R.P. (1977). Microstructure of a magnetotail fireball. Geophysical Research Letters 4: doi: 10.1029/GL004i006p00219. issn: 0094-8276. |
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We use high time resolution data from the magnetometer, LEPEDEA and plasma wave analyzer on IMP-7 to examine the microstructure of a long-duration magnetotail fireball event observed during an extended quiet period on November 9, 1972. We demonstrate that the magnetic field is turbulent with fluctuation time scales down to several seconds. These findings suggest that the magnetic merging process may be a highly turbulent one, possible associated with a form of the tearing mode instability. |
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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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