A linear perturbation analysis of magnetopause motion in the Newton-Busemann limit

The response of the magnetopause surface to time-varying solar wind dynamic pressure is examined. We argue that to a first approximation the magnetopause surface may be considered as analogous to an elastic membrane. Upon displacement from equilibrium resulting from a change in applied external pres...

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Main Authors: M. P. Freeman, N. C. Freeman, C. J. Farrugia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications
Series:Annales Geophysicae
Online Access:http://www.ann-geophys.net/13/907/1995/angeo-13-907-1995.html