Refilling process in the plasmasphere: a 3-D statistical characterization based on Cluster density observations

The Cluster mission offers an excellent opportunity to investigate the evolution of the plasma population in a large part of the inner magnetosphere, explored near its orbit's perigee, over a complete solar cycle. The WHISPER sounder, on board each satellite of the mission, is particularly...

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Main Authors: G. Lointier, F. Darrouzet, P. M. E. Décréau, X. Vallières, S. Kougblénou, J. G. Trotignon, J.-L. Rauch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2013-02-01
Series:Annales Geophysicae
Online Access:https://www.ann-geophys.net/31/217/2013/angeo-31-217-2013.pdf