Abstract
This paper reviews a few important concepts and findings pertaining to the ring current research. Also briefly overviewed are the sources and losses of ring current ions. Recent challenges in modeling and observations of the ring current are presented, as is a brief discussion on open questions.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Magnetospheres in the Solar System |
Publisher | Wiley |
Pages | 311-321 |
Number of pages | 11 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781119815624 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781119507529 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2021 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- geomagnetic storms
- ring current ions
- ring current losses
- ring current modeling
- ring current research
- ring current sources
- space weather
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Energy