Comparison between vortices created and evolving during fixed and dynamic solar wind conditions

We employ Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) simulations to examine the creation and evolution of plasma vortices within the Earth's magnetosphere for steady solar wind plasma conditions. Very few vortices form during intervals of such solar wind conditions. Those that do remain in fixed positions fo...

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Main Authors: Y. M. Collado-Vega, R. L. Kessel, D. G. Sibeck, V. L. Kalb, R. A. Boller, L. Rastaetter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2013-08-01
Series:Annales Geophysicae
Online Access:https://www.ann-geophys.net/31/1463/2013/angeo-31-1463-2013.pdf