Viscous-type processes in the solar wind-magnetosphere interaction

Authors

Charlie J. Farrugia, University of New HampshireFollow
Fausto T. Gratton, Universidad de Buenos Aires
Roy B. Torbert, University of New HampshireFollow

Abstract

A debate of long standing concerns the role viscous interactions play in magnetospheric dynamics. Is it minor or is it central to, e.g., drive the low latitude boundary layer on closed field lines and account for the substantial level of wave activity seen on the flanks? Newer data and theoretical considerations leave little doubt that viscous coupling is important. The Kelvin-Helmholtz instability is a major protagonist in fostering momentum transfer. Closer studies of the state of the flank magnetosphere will help to resolve the issue.

Publication Date

1-1-2001

Journal Title

Space Science Reviews

Publisher

Springer

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

https://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1005288703357

Document Type

Article

Recommended Citation

Farrugia, CJ; Gratton, FT; Torbert, RB (2001). Viscous-type processes in the solar wind-magnetosphere interaction, SPACE SCIENCE REVIEWS. Vol. 95, No. 1-2, 443-456. DOI: 10.1023/A:1005288703357