Multi-station basis for Polar Cap (PC) indices: ensuring credibility and operational reliability

The Polar Cap (PC) indices, PCN (North) and PCS (South) are based on polar geomagnetic observations from Qaanaaq (Thule) and Vostok, respectively, processed to measure the transpolar plasma convection that may seriously affect space weather conditions. To establish reliable space weather forecasts b...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Stauning Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Space Weather and Space Climate
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1051/swsc/2017036