Magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling currents at Saturn
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Leicester
Department Name: Physics and Astronomy
Abstract
We will newly examine the magnetic signatures of field-aligned coupling currents in Saturn's magnetosphere observed on highly-inclined orbits of the Cassini spacecraft in 2013 under conditions of northern spring. These will be compared with corresponding data obtained during southern summer to search for seasonal differences. The results will subsequently be input to the development of models of the field-perturbations due to these currents that are present within the Cassini grand finale mission data (2016/17), to help discriminate their signatures from those of rotating internal field asymmetries.
Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
| Stanley Cowley (Primary Supervisor) | |
| Thomas Bradley (Student) |
Publications
Bader A
(2019)
The Dynamics of Saturn's Main Aurorae
in Geophysical Research Letters
Bradley T
(2018)
Planetary Period Modulation of Reconnection Bursts in Saturn's Magnetotail
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Bradley T
(2018)
Field-Aligned Currents in Saturn's Nightside Magnetosphere: Subcorotation and Planetary Period Oscillation Components During Northern Spring
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Palmaerts B
(2018)
Auroral Storm and Polar Arcs at Saturn-Final Cassini/UVIS Auroral Observations
in Geophysical Research Letters
Provan G
(2019)
Magnetic Field Observations on Cassini's Proximal Periapsis Passes: Planetary Period Oscillations and Mean Residual Fields
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Provan G
(2018)
Planetary Period Oscillations in Saturn's Magnetosphere: Cassini Magnetic Field Observations Over the Northern Summer Solstice Interval
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Provan G
(2019)
Variability of Intra-D Ring Azimuthal Magnetic Field Profiles Observed on Cassini's Proximal Periapsis Passes
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Stallard TS
(2019)
Local-time averaged maps of H3+ emission, temperature and ion winds.
in Philosophical transactions. Series A, Mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST/N504117/1 | 30/09/2015 | 30/03/2021 | |||
| 1778784 | Studentship | ST/N504117/1 | 30/09/2016 | 30/03/2020 | Thomas Bradley |