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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
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- Department
- Physical Sciences Department
- Degrees
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Ph.D., M.S., University of Alaska Fairbanks
Categories: Faculty-Staff