Method for Approximating Field-Line Curves Using Ionospheric Observations of Energy-Variable Electron Beams Launched From Satellites

Using electron beam accelerators attached to satellites in Earth orbit, it may be possible to measure arc length and curvature of field-lines in the inner magnetosphere if the accelerator is designed with the capability to vary the beam energy. In combination with additional information, these measu...

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Main Authors: Jake M. Willard, Jay R. Johnson, Jesse M. Snelling, Andrew T. Powis, Igor D. Kaganovich, Ennio R. Sanchez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fspas.2019.00059/full