Three-dimensional flow near a reconnection site at the dayside magnetopause: analytical solutions coupled with MHD simulations

We present a coupling between an analytical three-dimensional model covering the plasma flow behaviour through the magnetopause transition layer near a reconnection site, with results from a global MHD simulation describing the plasma flow in the magnetosheath. The structure of the plasma flow near...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of plasma physics 2007-12, Vol.73 (6), p.811-819
Hauptverfasser:	WESTERBERG, LARS G., VEDIN, J., EKENBÄCK, A., ÅKERSTEDT, H. O.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Astrophysics Exact sciences and technology Fluid dynamics Magnetic fields Physics Physics of gases, plasmas and electric discharges Physics of plasmas and electric discharges Plasma Plasma dynamics and flow Plasma physics Plasma properties Simulation Transport properties
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Zusammenfassung:	We present a coupling between an analytical three-dimensional model covering the plasma flow behaviour through the magnetopause transition layer near a reconnection site, with results from a global MHD simulation describing the plasma flow in the magnetosheath. The structure of the plasma flow near a reconnection site at the dayside terrestrial magnetopause is investigated, together with the development of the magnetopause transition region.
ISSN:	0022-3778 1469-7807
DOI:	10.1017/S0022377806006325