Dynamical response of the magnetotail to changes of the solar wind direction: an MHD modeling perspective

We performed global MHD simulations to investigate the magnetotail response to the solar wind directional changes (<I>V<sub>z</sub></I>-variations). These changes, although small, cause significant variations of the neutral sheet shape and location even in the near and mid...

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Main Authors: V. A. Sergeev, N. A. Tsyganenko, V. Angelopoulos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2008-08-01
Series:Annales Geophysicae
Online Access:https://www.ann-geophys.net/26/2395/2008/angeo-26-2395-2008.pdf