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The Polar Cusp

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  • © 1985

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Editors:
  1. Jan A. Holtet

    1. Institute of Physics, University of Oslo, Blindern,Oslo, Norway

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  2. Alv Egeland

    1. Institute of Physics, University of Oslo, Blindern,Oslo, Norway

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Part of the book series: Nato Science Series C: (ASIC, volume 145)

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Table of contents (30 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
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  2. Plasma and Field Observations in the Exterior Cusp, Entry Layer, and Plasma Mantle

    • Norbert Sckopke
    Pages 1-7

  3. Plasma Composition and Flow Characteristics in the Magnetospheric Boundary Layers Connected to the Polar Cusp

    • Rickard Lundin
    Pages 9-32

  4. Simulation of Solar Wind-Magnetosphere Interaction

    • J. Lemaire
    Pages 33-46

  5. Electron Injection in the Polar Gusp

    • A. D. Johnstone
    Pages 47-65

  6. Ion Injection and Acceleration in the Polar Cusp

    • W. K. Peterson
    Pages 67-84

  7. Average Electron Precipitation in the Polar Cusps, Cleft and Cap

    • M. S. Gussenhoven, D. A. Hardy, R. L. Carovillano
    Pages 85-97

  8. The Characteristics of a Persistent Auroral Arc at High Latitude in the 1400 MLT Sector

    • D. S. Evans
    Pages 99-109

  9. The Effects of Magnetosheath Electrons on Charge Exchange, Radiation Trapping and Other Atomic and Molecular Processes in the Mid-Day Polar Cusp Thermosphere

    • G. G. Sivjee
    Pages 111-126

  10. The HeI 3889Å Line in Polar Cleft Spectra

    • K. Henriksen, K. Stamnes, C. S. Deehr, G. G. Sivjee
    Pages 127-135

  11. Modelling of Cusp Auroras: The Relative Impact of Solar EUV Radiation and Soft Electron Precipitation

    • K. Stamnes, M. H. Rees, B. A. Emery, R. G. Roble
    Pages 137-147

  12. Polar Cusp Dynamics

    • R. H. Eather
    Pages 149-162

  13. Large — and Small — Scale Dynamics of the Polar Cusp Region

    • P. E. Sandholt, A. Egeland, J. A. Holtet, B. Lybekk, K. Svenes, S. Åsheim
    Pages 163-175

  14. Polar Cusp Features Observed By DMSP Satellites

    • C.-I. Meng, M. Candidi
    Pages 177-192

  15. Optical-Particle Characteristics of the Polar Cusp

    • D. J. McEwen
    Pages 193-202

  16. Characteristics of Large-Scale Birkeland Currents in the Cusp and Polar Regions

    • T. A. Potemra, L. J. Zanetti
    Pages 203-222

  17. Dayside High-Latitude Ionospheric Current Systems

    • W. Baumjohann, E. Friis-Christensen
    Pages 223-234

  18. Small Scale Intense Field Aligned Current Sheets in the Northern Polar Cusp

    • Annick Berthelier, Christine Machard
    Pages 235-242

  19. Interferometer Observations of Ion and Neutral Dynamics in the Polar Cusp

    • R. W. Smith
    Pages 243-260

  20. Neutral Parcel Transport in the High Latitude F-Region

    • T. L. Killeen, R. G. Roble
    Pages 261-278
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About this book

These proceedings are based upon introductory talks, research reports and discussions from the NATO Advanced Workshop on the "Morphology and Dynamics of the Polar Cusp", held at Lillehammer, Norway, 7-12 May, 1984. The upper atmosphere at high latitudes is called the "Earth's win­ dow to outer space". Through various electrodynamic coupling process­ es as well as through direct transfer of particles many geophysical effects displayed there are direct manifestations of phenomena occurring in the deep space. The high latitude ionosphere will also exert a feedback on the regions of the magnetosphere and atmosphere to which it is coupled, acting as a momentum and energy source and sink, and a source of particles. Of particular interest are the sections of the near space known as the Polar Cusp. A vast portion of the earth's magnetic field envelope is electrically connected to these regions. This geometry results in a spatial mapping of the magnetospheric pro­ cesses and a focusing on to the ionosphere. In the Polar Cusps the solar wind plasma has also direct access to the upper atmosphere. The polar regions are thus of extreme importance when it comes to under­ standing the physical processes in the near space and their effect on our environment. The Introductory Talks given at this workshop provided a common background for discussing and understanding the physics of the Polar Cusp. By this book we will make the information which thus was provid­ ed to the participants of the workshop accessible to a wider audience.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Institute of Physics, University of Oslo, Blindern,Oslo, Norway

    Jan A. Holtet, Alv Egeland

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: The Polar Cusp

  • Editors: Jan A. Holtet, Alv Egeland

  • Series Title: Nato Science Series C:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-5295-9

  • Publisher: Springer Dordrecht

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: D. Reidel Publishing Company, Dordrecht, Holland 1985

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-90-277-1923-2Due: 28 February 1985

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-94-010-8838-1Published: 08 October 2011

  • eBook ISBN: 978-94-009-5295-9Published: 06 December 2012

  • Series ISSN: 1389-2185

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: 436

  • Topics: Astrophysics and Astroparticles

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