Abstract
An asymptotic two-dimensional equilibrium model of the Earth's magnetotail, containing a thin current sheet and a near-Earth neutral line, is derived. The effect of the dipole field is included. The model may be useful for investigations of particle orbits and magnetotail stability.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Article number | 1998JA900124 |
| Pages (from-to) | 7045-7048 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics |
| Volume | 104 |
| Issue number | A4 |
| State | Published - 1999 |
| Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Geochemistry and Petrology
- Geophysics
- Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous)
- Space and Planetary Science
- Atmospheric Science
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Oceanography
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