Published December 1982 | Version v1
Journal article

Current-driven double layers and the auroral plasma

  • 1. Center for Atmospheric and Space Sciences, Utah State University, Logan, Utah 84322

Description

Simulation results on current-driven double layers are presented. The role of the Buneman instability in the formation of double layers is clearly identified. The recurring formation and motion of double layers produce a temporal variation of the electric fields similar to that observed in the auroral plasma by the S3-3 satellite

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Geophys. Res. Lett.
Journal Volume
9
Journal Issue
12
Series
Geophys. Res. Lett.
Journal Page Range
1345-1348
ISSN
0094-8276

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
14754500
Subject category
S58: GEOSCIENCES;
Descriptors DEI
AURORAE; COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION; ELECTRIC CURRENTS; ELECTRIC FIELDS; ELECTRON BEAMS; IONOSPHERE; LAYERS; PLASMA INSTABILITY
Descriptors DEC
BEAMS; CURRENTS; EARTH ATMOSPHERE; INSTABILITY; LEPTON BEAMS; PARTICLE BEAMS; SIMULATION