Title: Equatorial magnetospheric particles and auroral precipitations
Abstract: The shape of the equatorial magnetosphere and its effect on auroral precipitation is considered. The concept of an 'auroral shell' representing the inner limit of active auroral processes, is introduced. It is shown that the shell marks the equatorward edge of the auroral oval at low altitudes, and the edge of the injection boundary at high altitudes. The auroral 'ring' is defined as the intersection of the magnetic equator with the auroral shell. A simple equation is derived for computing the expected location of the auroral ring, given the local time and the level of magnetic disturbance.
Publication Year: 1985
Publication Date: 1985-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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