EarthRef.org Reference Database (ERR)
Development and Maintenance by the EarthRef.org Database Team

Detailed Reference Information
Li et al. 2006
Li, X., Baker, D.N., O'Brien, T.P., Xie, L. and Zong, Q.G. (2006). Correlation between the inner edge of outer radiation belt electrons and the innermost plasmapause location. Geophysical Research Letters 33: doi: 10.1029/2006GL026294. issn: 0094-8276.

A remarkable correlation between the inner edge of the outer radiation belt electrons and the innermost plasmapause location is demonstrated by using 12 years of measurements of MeV electrons from the Solar, Anomalous, and Magnetospheric Particle Explorer (SAMPEX) and the Combined Radiation and Release Experiment Satellite (CRRES) during its entire mission (July 1990--October 1991). An empirical model of the plasmapause location, Lpp, by O'Brien and Moldwin (2003) as well as the measured Lpp during the CRRES mission is used for the comparison. This correlation suggests that the innermost Lpp is the innermost limit of the outer radiation belt penetration. We discuss the possible scenarios that might explain this correlation.

BACKGROUND DATA FILES

Abstract

Keywords
Magnetospheric Physics, Radiation belts, Magnetospheric Physics, Plasmasphere, Magnetospheric Physics, Energetic particles, trapped, Magnetospheric Physics, Magnetosphere, inner, Magnetospheric Physics, Magnetic storms and substorms
Journal
Geophysical Research Letters
http://www.agu.org/journals/gl/
Publisher
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
Click to clear formClick to return to previous pageClick to submit