Honors Theses and Capstones
Date of Award
Spring 2013
Project Type
Senior Honors Thesis
College or School
CEPS
Department
Physics
Program or Major
Physics
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
First Advisor
Marc Lessard
Second Advisor
Karsten Pohl
Abstract
This thesis presents a statistical analysis of EMIC waves measured at Halley Research Station from 2008 through 2012. An introduction covering the origin of and theory behind EMIC waves is provided, along with a background covering previous statistical research regarding EMIC waves. Guidelines regarding EMIC wave definition and analysis are described along with examples of how they were used. The data shows an increase in the total number of EMIC waves as well as the number and percentage of EMIC waves with maximum frequency above 1 Hz during the 5-year period. The results suggest that the total number of EMIC waves and the proportion of EMIC waves with maximum frequency above 1 Hz increase with increasing solar activity. A future perspective in EMIC wave research is also provided.
Recommended Citation
Lindgren, Erik A., "A statistical analysis of Electromagnetic Ion Cyclotron (EMIC) waves and their correlation to the 11-year solar cycle" (2013). Honors Theses and Capstones. 136.
https://scholars.unh.edu/honors/136