Turbulence and Structure in the Magnetospheric Cusps: Cluster spacecraft observations

PI Heidi Nykyri

Project analyzes the structure, origin of fluctuations and high-energy particles in the high-altitude cusp regions

Project uses Cluster data and high-resolution local 3-D MHD simulations with test particles to determine the structure and origin of high-energy particles in the high-altitude cusp

Research Dates

09/01/2007 to 08/31/2010

Researchers

  • Heidi Nykyri
    Department
    Physical Sciences Department
    Degrees
    Ph.D., M.S., University of Alaska Fairbanks