Simulation of the march 9, 1995 substorm and initial comparison to data

R. E. Lopez, C. C. Goodrich, M. Wiltberger, K. Papadopoulos, J. G. Lyon

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Abstract

In this study we examine a period of substorm activity that occurred on March 9, 1995. Using solar wind data as input, the event has been simulated using a 3-D MHD code. To determine how well the simulation fared, we have compared the simulation results to data. This comparison has taken two forms. The first is a comparison to individual spacecraft in the magnetotail. The second is a comparison of global energy storage and release, where we have compared the auroral heating to data-based estimates of auroral energy dissipation, as well as evaluating the variation of the open flux in the simulation. There is a generally good level of agreement between the simulation results and data. Thus our results show that MHD simulations can be used to model at least one magnetospheric substorm.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGeospace Mass and Energy Flow
Subtitle of host publicationResults From the International Solar-Terrestrial Physics Program, 1998
EditorsJames L. Horwitz, William K. Peterson, Dennis L. Gallagher
PublisherBlackwell Publishing Ltd
Pages237-245
Number of pages9
ISBN (Electronic)9781118664162
ISBN (Print)9780875900872
DOIs
StatePublished - 1998
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameGeophysical Monograph Series
Volume104
ISSN (Print)0065-8448
ISSN (Electronic)2328-8779

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