Application of the Guiding Field Line Model to the Magnetospheric Plasma

Investigator(s):

Tian-Sen Huang (PI)

Sponsor:

Prairie View A & M University, TX 77446 9368572056

Start Date/Expiration Date

2001-08-15 to 2005-01-31 (amended 2003-07-10)

Awarded Amount to Date:

$186,659

Abstract: The investigators will study the basic transport processes of the magnetospheric convecting plasma. The effort concentrates on the electric current, momentum and heat flows in the magnetosphere and interaction between the magnetosphere and ionosphere. Because the motion of a charged particle is described by a more accurate approximation than the guiding center approximation and each species of the plasma is treated separately, this study will provide new insight into magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling. The ultimate aim is to improve on the traditional guiding field line approach to describing the motion of particles in electric and magnetic fields. The project will also strengthen the newly established space research program at Prairie View A&M, a historic black university, and increase minority participation in space research.

NSF Org:

ATM - Division of Atmospheric Sciences

Award Number:

0095013

Award Instrument:

Continuing grant

Program Manager:

Kile B. Baker
ATM Division of Atmospheric Sciences
GEO Directorate for Geosciences

NSF Program(s):

MAGNETOSPHERIC PHYSICS

Field Application(s):

Space

Program Reference Code(s):

NATURAL DISASTERS, 9196

Program Element Code(s):

5750